Alzheimer's Perception: A Caregiver's Challenge
Update: 2025-11-29
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Bill Leavy, a Hope Island resident with Alzheimers disease, shares his experience of perceptual changes due to dementia. He struggles to see his wifes black handbag on a white kitchen bench, highlighting that dementia isnt just about memory loss but also affects how people perceive their surroundings. Nearly half a million Australians live with dementia, and many have a poor understanding of the condition. Dementia damages parts of the brain responsible for interpreting information from our senses, leading to misinterpretations and hallucinations. Training programs, like Dovida Academys, use simulations to help carers understand the challenges faced by those with dementia, fostering empathy and better care.
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