I tell him it's not healthy you could get sick I give him cigerarettes. There are just timed and when he goes outside, I'm always with him. He'll try to pick one up I tell him that's been in someone's mouth and that it's nasty and can make him sick. 🤢
Or is he finding them and picking them up off city streets, when you are out shopping or errands, or things away from home?
I'd try tell him, "If I see you pick up another dirty butt, you won't get any cigarettes anymore." Have a very mad tone of voice. He's used to you letting it slide, knowing he gets fresh cigs from you. Worth a shot.
Good idea to supervise him when smoking. Very tolerant and generous of you. It would be wise to get a fire extinguisher for your house, if you don't already have one.
I agree with the person who said that letting him have the pleasure of smoking at this stage of his dementia (fully supervised of course) is better than trying to get him to quit. I'm letting my husband eat all the bacon he wants - it's more important to me that he enjoy what's left of his life, rather than worry about prolonging what is already a difficult existence with a downward trajectory.
The best thing you can do for your mental health is to accept his limitations and adapt how you interact with him. That's not easy, but for the best for both of you in the long run.
And continue to let him smoke, for petesake. With dementia at play, extending their lives is not the goal. Only to make them happy and give them what they enjoy.
Best of luck.
Like I said he'll pick them up off ground if he doesn't have his own. Unfortunately 😔
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It's Soo hard because he doesn't remember 😥
I want him to quit so bad 😞
I called Dr see if can get something to help make him Quit.🙏