Why Someone With Dementia Stops Doing Things

If your loved one used to fix things, run the household, stay busy and now they just sit there, you're probably wondering what happened. Are they depressed? Have they given up? Do they even care anymore?

They do. And what's happening is not what it looks like.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why someone with dementia withdraws from daily life, why their brain learns to stop trying, and why nothing you say seems to change it. 

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:30 Why ability declines faster than awareness

03:30 How the brain learns to avoid what feels bad

04:35 Three neurological shifts behind the withdrawal

07:00 Why reassurance stops working 

08:15 When to talk to their doctor

 

#dementia #dementiacare #alzheimers #dementiacaregiver

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Hi, I'm Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist specializing in dementia care. Whether your loved one has Alzheimer's, frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, or mixed dementia, we believe that to create a dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.