I have sent this question to his dr., and I’m waiting for a response. Maybe he needs to change his medication’s?
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What a challenging situation — it sounds like your husband is experiencing a common Alzheimer's symptom where the mind creates very convincing beliefs that feel completely real to him. This isn't something he's doing on purpose, and it's not something logic or reasoning will easily fix.
Here are some gentle ways to handle Show Full Answer
What a challenging situation — it sounds like your husband is experiencing a common Alzheimer's symptom where the mind creates very convincing beliefs that feel completely real to him. This isn't something he's doing on purpose, and it's not something logic or reasoning will easily fix.
Here are some gentle ways to handle his questions about moving: - Don't argue or try to correct him directly — this can cause distress or agitation
- Validate his feelings — try something like "That sounds exciting, we'll look into it soon"
- Redirect his attention — shift the conversation to something he enjoys, like a favorite memory, food, or activity
- Reassure him he is safe and loved — sometimes the desire to "move" is really about feeling secure
- Stay calm yourself — he may pick up on your body language, so a relaxed tone can help soothe him A myALZteam member shared a similar experience where their husband repeatedly asked about going home, and found that simply acknowledging the feeling — rather than correcting it — helped ease the moment.
It's also worth speaking with his doctor, as persistent fixed beliefs can sometimes be managed with professional guidance.
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