Why is Dad Tearing Labels Off Food Containers? If you’ve noticed your father with dementia removing labels from food containers, you’re not alone. This behavior is actually quite common in people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. There are a few…
Grandma’s Sock Surprise: When Dementia Mixes Up Hands and Feet Have you ever caught your grandmother trying to put socks on her hands instead of her feet? It might seem silly or confusing, but there’s actually a reason behind this…
Grandpa’s Paper Napkin Problem: Understanding Pica in Dementia If you’ve noticed your grandfather with dementia eating paper napkins, you’re not alone. This behavior is actually quite common in people with dementia and has a name: pica. Pica is when someone…
Your uncle’s unusual behavior of trying to put his pants on over his head is likely a symptom of his dementia. As dementia progresses, it can affect a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks like dressing themselves[1][5]. This kind of…
Imagine looking in a mirror and not recognizing yourself. That’s what’s happening to your aunt with dementia. Her brain is having trouble processing what she sees. When we look in a mirror, our brains quickly put together that the image…
Why is My Mother with Dementia Talking to Stuffed Animals Like They’re Real? If you’ve noticed your mother with dementia talking to stuffed animals as if they were real, you’re not alone. This behavior is actually quite common in people…
Your father’s behavior of trying to erase imaginary writing on the walls is a common symptom experienced by some people with dementia. This type of behavior is often referred to as a hallucination or a delusion. In dementia, the brain…
Grandma’s Newspaper Shoe Stuffing: What’s Going On? If you’ve noticed your grandmother with dementia putting newspaper in her shoes, you’re not alone. This behavior can seem odd, but it’s actually quite common in people with dementia. Let’s look at why…
Grandpa’s Childhood Home: A Journey Through Time and Memory Have you ever wondered why your grandfather with dementia insists his childhood home is just around the corner, even though you know it’s not? This common occurrence can be both puzzling…
Your uncle with dementia might be turning all the clocks backward because of a condition called sundowning. This happens when people with dementia get confused about time, especially in the late afternoon or evening. As the day goes on, your…