I help take care of my Dad who lives about 35 miles away so I have to leave my guys alone about 3 days a week on average but sometimes when he is doing well and the lady we hired to help can work 5 days a week I only have to leave them a couple of days a week. I'm usually gone 6-7 hours at a time but sometimes when dad has a dr. appt. or tests it can be a very long day until hubby gets home from work.