Tips for Caring for Individuals with Vision Loss and Dementia Medically Reviewed by Dr. Melody Huang, O.D. Written by: Kelly Brown What is Dementia? Dementia describes a variety of conditions related to mental impairment. It includes memory loss, inability to think clearly and reason, and decision-making. Alzheimer’s is the most well-known form of dementia but is by no means the only disease under this umbrella. In most cases, dementia interferes with someone’s ability to function day-to-day. It tends to affect older adults. But younger people are not immune to developing dementia. Despite its prevalence in the older community, it is not a normal part of ... June 1, 2022 General, Patient Care Dementia, Vision Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
