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You may have to read the symptoms of dimentia along with how the disease progresses, in order to try to understand the patient's feelings......

Read here....... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dementia/DS01131/METHOD=print

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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People with dementia are often not included in "the conversation".  Maybe it is difficult for them to contribute rationally (or what we think is rational), but being ignored is hurtful to anyone.

10 years ago. Rating: 8
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I have found that people with dementia and disabilities are often excluded, other people and authorities make life changing decisions on their behalf,often without consultation, explanation or inclusion, often doctors look straight past them to the person accompanying them to enquire about their health,society is often too quick to dismiss their ideas and opinions, I acknowledge it can at times be frustrating but I feel as a society we need to make a bigger effort to help in an appropriate way and not dismiss them as a lost cause or unable to contribute in any way, this includes isolating them from the rest of society

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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People with Dementia, often live in a world of their own, and unable to take part in conversations.

10 years ago. Rating: 4
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I don’t know. Myself? I find I intentionally include anybody present in what ever talk is going on, will even make jokes concerning the “out to lunch” crowd. All in good taste however……...

10 years ago. Rating: 3
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I'm sorry...but what was the question again??

10 years ago. Rating: 2
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