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How can I curb my husband's desire to take drives?

Grandcayman asked...

My husband is in moderate stage. He wants to go all the time amd I don't like to go unless we are going someplace. He doesn't care as long as we are riding. Do you have any ideas on how to curb this with gas at $4 a gal.

Expert Answer

Monica is an occupational therapist and designer of adapted dementia products through her company MindStart. Activities for Persons With Memory Loss. In addition, she works with the Minnesota-North Dakota Alzheimer's Association and the University of Minnesota on dementia issues. MindStart provides age-appropriate and stage-appropriate dementia activities, such as games, puzzles, and books. The items are simplified to meet the needs of various stages of dementia while remaining dignified and familiar in appearance

Here are some suggestions I have for your husband with Alzheimer's who wants to go.

  1. He may have energy to expend; perhaps more walks together or an inside stationary bike may direct his energy in other ways.

  2. If he asks to go in the car, you may tell your husband that the car needs an oil change, so it is not a good time to go.

  3. You may have a friend or neighbor who wouldn't mind taking him on short car rides, occasionally.

Hope these might be helpful.