12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier

You've likely heard the phrases, "What you don't know can't hurt you," or "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with dementia.

12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier By Esther Heerema, MSW You've likely heard the phrases, "What you don't know can't hurt you," or "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with dementia. READ NOW  What Does the Word 'Senile' Actually Mean?  Sometimes the word "senile" is used to refer to someone who has memory loss, but that's not the correct definition. READ NOW  How Someone's Ability to Read Is Affected During the Stages of Dementia  Dementia affects many capabilities a person has, including memory, communication, behavior, and thought processes. Does it also affect the ability to read and comprehend information? READ NOW  10 Causes of Potentially Reversible Dementia Symptoms  Are there ever times when dementia and memory loss have the potential to be reversed? READ NOW  10 Signs That Someone With Dementia Has an Infection  Oftentimes, a person living with dementia can't always find the words to express a feeling or concern. So how can you tell if your loved one may have an infection? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Identifying Signs of Anxiety in Dementia Telling the Life Story of Someone Who Has Dementia Snoezelen Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease Does Social Interaction Prevent Alzheimer's? What Is CAR T-Cell Therapy? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy