That is, if I can stop them. They are used to a small drink before dinner (whiskey or brandy), but I feel like the drinks are looking a bit strong to me! One relative especially is very forgetful over the last few months, and I worry that the alcohol consumption is adding to whatever memory loss issues she is having. The other relative takes daily medication for various conditions, but insists that her doctor has always said a small drink is okay! What can I do in this situation, as they both want me to look after them long term, and I am finding myself getting more stretched and concerned about my own ability to cope.
My husband developed dementia in his mid seventies. Three different doctors said that up to 2 drinks a day would be OK for him unless they increased his unsteadiness. He took many medications. Ordering a glass of wine when we ate out or having a beer while watching sports on tv helped him feel more "normal."