It is quite common for people with dementia to lose inhibitions. It sounds as if your dad's dementia is a complexed case. He is acting out on impulse. When our brains are healthy we have the ability to regulate our behaviour. We might feel like o...

They may be looking for the toilet and perhaps a bit disoriented in the home or perhaps it is their norm to be awake at that time because they used to work the night shift or be up to get ready for work? As they are awake and walking with purpose...

My interpretation is this is happening because your mum does not feel in control of the process. I think this because if this food is being bought for her she may not trust the people buying it and then not want to eat. Is there any way we c...

He must love being outside... Maybe had a hobby that involved being outdoors, or gets pleasure from hearing the sounds outdoors .. wind, birds As he is smiling, it implies he is enjoying himself so being outdoors must be associated with somethi...

She may be confusing 7pm with 7am, this may be the time she used to go shopping She is confusing 7pm with 7am, this may be the time she used to go shopping Use a 24 hour digital clock, you can also get clocks that change colour depending on we...

The translation is that they are telling you that they cannot identify their personal room. This is a very common issue within a care setting and I have found that most care providers have had this issue from time to time. I have been fortunat...