Do alzheimer's patients know what is happening?

Or, if someone is calling out for mom and dad, you will benefit from understanding some of that person's family history. Tell them dad is driving the school bus and will be in when he is done with the cows. Meet them in their reality. Reality orientation for dementia patients is a) How do I get help? b) How do I get food or drink? read more

If you are living with someone having Alzheimer’s disease, you know that as the disease progresses your loved ones ability to manage daily tasks will decline. A few practical tips to help him or her maintain a sense of dignity will go a long way. read more

Personally, my non-medical viewpoint is that it varies. As a caregiver, my experiences with many types of dementia suggest to me that people likely do understand their surroundings on some level, even if it may only be picking up on their caregiver's body language or mood. read more

Dementia Stage 2: At this stage memory lapses and confusion become more obvious and the person can no longer hide her memory gaps from family and friends. Her short term memory is very impaired and she may ask a lot of repetitive questions and be anxious about when events are happening. Her ability to manage her day-to-day life is affected. read more