Poor judgement
We mentioned above how solving problems becomes increasingly difficult as the disease advances. Another function that is compromised in Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is the capacity of decision. Making choices is not easy for a patient with dementia, and they tend to make several mistakes, especially when it has to do with using money appropriately and deciding what action to take during emergencies.
Poor judgement in dementia is progressive, and even though not all patients display severe problems, it is not a good idea to feel overconfident. That’s why communication is so important to make tough decisions in early phases of the disease, and they should be delegated to the caregiver in the late phase of the disease.