Lately my husband has started a bad habit of spitting in the street frequently. This drives me crazy as I see it as a nasty thing to do. I asked him not to do it but he still does. Recently I was in home depot with him and he spit on the floor. I immediately told him to stop it and if he continues I will not take him out with me anymore. His reply was everyone does it. My question is do you think he understands what I am saying and how do I deal with this nasty habit.
If he was a child, I would make him clean it up, but as an adult with dementia, training doesn't work. He would not remember and probably would not comply.
I realize this is very difficult for you but there are far worse things he could do and he won't get arrested for this one.
Curious if your hubby ever mentioned he use to spit at a teenager... I think it was the norm back many decades ago. Of course, one still sees baseball players spitting all the time.
It's the regurgitation sound that I so hate to hear.... once in a while my sig other will make those noises if he has issues with his sinuses. Interesting that women also have sinuses issues but don't do that at all. Guess these guys learned that habit from their dad or granddad, and from their peers.
back to sheila's problem. Do you think he would wear a mask if you have to take him into stores. You could explain it is to prevent him catching colds and flu etc. even wear one yourself if it helps. these days no one will think it is strange and it might just work.