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My husband with LBD still provides me with turn-by-turn driving instructions - punctuated with “stop”, “go”, “yield”, etc. I can’t even describe for angry & frustrated that made me at first! Now I view it as a positive - he knows where we are & where we are going. And he still recognizes traffic signs. So it’s a good gauge of his lucidity. The challenge is to never accept what he says without first checking for myself - especially at an intersection! In some small way, tolerating his driving guidance validates & makes him feel useful.
Hi @harleyshaw, it sounds like you have your hands full trying to keep your wife safe.
Is your wife on any medications?
The neurologist prescribed an anti-depressant for my husband because he was engaging in obsessive behaviors. He does that less now, and he's still alert. He's tolerated the medication well for a few years.
Recently our HMO referred us to a geriatrician, which was helpful.
Is referral to a specialist a possibility for you or one you can pursue?