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@A myALZteam Member: You have to be in the driver’s seat on this issue. This is a health issue as well as a behavioral issue; and if you’re not already making all the decisions regarding his health and safety, you soon will be, anyway.
It’s certainly not good for him, and you probably won’t be able to reason with him (especially if he’s in a later stage).
Someone with Alzheimer’s (or any other dementia) is already dealing with brain atrophy, and doesn’t need to damage or destroy any more brain cells. As his Caregiver/Spouse, you want him to maintain as much brain function as possible, not to do things that will only decrease it.
So: Remove alcohol from the home, period, thereby making it as inaccessible as possible.
@A myALZteam Member: First, you need to clearly understand that alcohol causes inflammation, damages neurons, and kills brain cells, so the progression of the disease is likely to be negatively impacted by alcohol use. Generally speaking, reducing or eliminating alcohol intake helps to slow the disease progression.
To clarify the issue, think about the probable effect that slowing the disease progression is likely to have, on YOU, in your role as Caregiver, as you move forward.
I agree completely with @A myALZteam Member and @myALZteam answers. I worked for a beer distributor for many years then went into another direction in my employment but kept up drinking until I was diagnosed. I have not had 1 drop of alcohol since. It is too important to me to put any extra hurdles in my way. I'm trying to keep whatever mind I have left for as long as I can.
Thank you.. I absolutely understand what you are saying.. I would most certainly wish for my husband to remain ‘whole’ for as long as possible.. though less concerned about how the progression will affect me.. perhaps fatalistic but the disease will exact its toll nonetheless..
I truly appreciate your response.. my husband is still very ‘opinionated’ and I wrestle with his reaction while still at times appearing quite competent.. Perhaps I am still processing the need to implement this type of control or perhaps I am making the mistake of attempting to find a suitable solution that allows him to have controlled quantities. I do fear his response to removing all alcohol from our home.
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