Tracey’s story: ‘Caring for a person with dementia can be all-consuming’

When a person who is dear to you first experiences memory problems, you will probably look for a rational explanation. After my aunt first forgot about our lunch appointment, I thought it happened because she was distracted. When the same thing happened for the second time, it became weird. But when she left home with the stove still burning, that’s when my alarm bells really started ringing. I decided to finally take her to the doctor. Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation. tuation. Once the results were in, I was shocked and terrified about what stood in front of us. The doctor’s words sounded so chaotic in my head when she talked about Alzheimer's Disease, its symptoms, progression and the need for constant care. When I came home, I decided to read as much as I could about this condition.