Description
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. impairs the cognitive Cognitive
See cognition functions that enable a person to know what they need to buy, to make a list, and to locate items in the store. The person you care for may find it difficult when shopping to remember what they needed or what they already have at home. Even with a list, they may forget to refer to it and return having forgotten several items, or bought the wrong items. While in the store, they may have difficulty locating items and wander, so shopping takes longer than before. All of these difficulties may lead to feelings of frustration and stress, so that the person no longer enjoys shopping. The person you care for may have difficulty handling money, resulting in shopping being difficult for them. For example, they do not understand the price of items, or how much change should be given, and may even leave the store, forgetting to pay for the groceries. The person you care for may be able to manage some aspects of shopping. They do not initiate shopping trips, but do enjoy them once they get there and are able to contribute to items on the list when prompted by caregiver.
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