Category: Dementia

Key Takeaways: Normal forgetfulness vs. dementia: Everyday memory lapses are a natural part of aging, but dementia involves progressive cognitive decline that significantly impacts daily life and independence. Recognizing warning signs: Pay attention to consistent or escalating issues with hygiene, inappropriate clothing choices, difficulty with food preparation, mobility problems, and repetitive conversations or forgetting familiar…

Living alone can be a source of independence, but dementia changes how a person navigates their life. Simple routines, like cooking meals or remembering medications, can become more challenging over time. This raises an important question: can someone with dementia continue living alone safely? Living alone with dementia is possible in early stages, but it…