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Alzheimer's with Hallucinations

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: May 11, 2023 | Replies (29)

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@IndianaScott

Hi,@bobbisedlmayr My wife had to take an electronic version of a driving test. She wouldn't believe family that her driving had deteriorated, but the test proved it, and when her doctor said 'no more driving' she accepted it. It was a huge relief!

While I know every patient is unique as they journey with dementia, with my wife I realized it did no good to rationalize or try and be logical and correct her minor misconceptions. I did not spend time trying to get her to understand where she was wrong, only to get her to move on to another topic or in many cases I'd simply agree with her and add a question on the end to get her thinking about something else.

As my wife's neuro doc always used to remind me -- a broken brain is often impossible to understand.

Strength, Courage, & Peace

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Thank you for more helpful insight. I have been slowly leaning to redirect him. But driving is a hot point. But I learned the P.A. Sent in the medical dmv form. I don't know what was recommended. I guess we will find out when they call Steve for his appt?
It has been a long day. Tomorrow am his neurologist is calling for a phone check in.