Concrete Thinking in Cognitive Decline Concrete thinking means focusing only on what is right in front of you, like actual objects or simple facts, without grasping bigger ideas or what if scenarios. In healthy kids, it is a normal step…
Abstract Thinking Loss in Dementia Abstract thinking means understanding ideas that are not right in front of you, like figuring out what numbers mean in a checkbook or planning steps for a task. In dementia, this skill often fades early,…
Difficulty Understanding Consequences Many people struggle to grasp how their actions lead to certain outcomes. This challenge shows up in everyday life, from kids acting out in class to adults dodging chores at home. When someone cannot connect a choice…
Loss of future planning ability means struggling to think ahead, make decisions that benefit the long term, or organize steps toward goals. It shows up when people fixate on right now instead of what comes next, often due to mental…
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People with dementia often face sleep and confusion issues that split into two main patterns: day confusion, where drowsiness and mix-ups happen during daylight hours, and night confusion, known as sundowning, which ramps up in the late afternoon or evening.…
People with dementia often struggle to judge time correctly. This problem, called time estimation issues, affects how they sense how long things last or when events happen. It makes daily life harder because they might think a short task took…
Can lack of oxygen during surgery cause permanent memory loss? Yes, if the brain does not get enough oxygen, even briefly, it can lead to lasting brain damage that includes memory problems.[1] This condition, called hypoxia, happens when things like…
Calendar Confusion and Dementia Many people with early dementia start mixing up dates, days, and times in ways that go beyond normal forgetfulness. This calendar confusion often shows up as trouble knowing what day it is, losing track of seasons,…
Missed Appointments and Cognitive Decline When someone starts missing appointments or showing up at the wrong time, it might seem like a simple scheduling problem. However, research shows that repeatedly missed appointments can be an early warning sign of cognitive…