Difficulty to complete daily tasks
As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to complete daily tasks that should not require any type of assistance. These tasks become a challenge for patients with dementia, and simple things such as going out for dinner or creating a shopping list can become a real problem. Since they tend to have slow movements, they can take hours in cleaning or organizing their pantry, and in severe cases, they will require help to complete their hygiene rituals as well. As such, dementia can be a crippling disease affecting not only the patient but the relationships with his family, too.