If you want to know what stage of dementia your loved one is in, it is likely because you want to know what to expect in the future. Where are they in the overall disease process? How bad will things get? How soon will changes occur? Regardless of the scale you refer to, there is no one-size-fits-all description of what is to come. Each type of dementia progresses differently and at a different speed. You’ll also hear a description of a stage and think, “yeah, that’s where my mom is” and then wh

5 reasons why dehydration is more common in dementia: 1. They aren’t able to recognize the sensation of thirst 2. They don’t remember to drink often or that they’ve not drank much at all that day! 3. The steps of meeting the need is too complicated to do alone 4. They are unable to communicate their need for a drink 5. They are disoriented and don’t recognize drinks in their surroundings Ask your questions and share your stories or struggles about this in the comments below. #dementiaawareness #