Why is my father with dementia convinced I am a stranger trying to hurt him?
Dementia can cause significant changes in a person's behavior and perception, including paranoia and mistrust…
Why is my grandfather with dementia refusing to eat because he “has to wait for his mother”?
Grandpa's refusal to eat because he's waiting for his mother is a common and challenging…
Why is my grandmother with dementia putting on her wedding dress every morning?
Grandma's Wedding Dress Ritual: A Window into Dementia If you've noticed your grandmother with dementia…
Why is my uncle with dementia searching for his long-dead dog in the backyard?
Your uncle with dementia is searching for his long-dead dog in the backyard because dementia…
Why is my aunt with dementia screaming that someone stole her childhood home?
Your aunt with dementia is likely experiencing a distressing hallucination or delusion related to her…
Why is my mother with dementia crying because she doesn’t recognize her own reflection?
When someone with dementia cries because they don't recognize their own reflection, it can be…
Why is my father with dementia terrified of bedtime, convinced he won’t wake up?
Bedtime fears in people with dementia, like your father's worry about not waking up, are…
Why is my grandfather with dementia asking why his wife won’t come home, even though she passed away?
When someone has dementia, their brain doesn't work like it used to. Your grandfather's memory…
Why is my grandmother with dementia clutching a doll and calling it her baby?
Grandma's New "Baby": Understanding Doll Therapy in Dementia Have you noticed your grandmother hugging a…
Why is my uncle with dementia sitting by the door, waiting for a father who died decades ago?
Your uncle's behavior is a common symptom of dementia called "exit-seeking." People with dementia often…