Why is my grandmother with dementia afraid of the car, convinced it will take her somewhere unfamiliar?
Grandma's Fear of the Car: Understanding Dementia-Related Anxiety When your grandmother with dementia becomes afraid…
Why is my uncle with dementia forgetting how to open a door?
Uncle Joe used to open doors without a second thought, but now he stands there…
Why is my aunt with dementia convinced that every morning is the first day of her marriage?
Aunt Maggie wakes up every morning thinking it's her wedding day. She's all smiles and…
Why is my mother with dementia staring at the television, unable to understand it?
When someone with dementia stares at the television without understanding it, it's a common behavior…
Why is my father with dementia forgetting how to tie his shoes?
Forgetting how to tie shoes is a common issue for people with dementia, including Alzheimer's…
Why is my grandfather with dementia clutching his old work uniform, thinking he has to go back?
Grandpa's Uniform: A Window to the Past When your grandfather with dementia clutches his old…
Why is my grandmother with dementia setting the table for guests who aren’t coming?
Grandma's Imaginary Dinner Party: Understanding Table-Setting Behavior in Dementia Your grandmother's habit of setting the…
Why is my uncle with dementia writing letters to people who have long since passed?
Why is my uncle with dementia writing letters to people who have long since passed?…
Why is my aunt with dementia saying she needs to go to school tomorrow?
Aunt Martha's sudden desire to go to school tomorrow might seem puzzling, but it's actually…
Why is my mother with dementia unable to recognize the house she’s lived in for 40 years?
Dementia can make familiar places seem unfamiliar, even a home someone has lived in for…