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Dementia can have a major effect on a person's ability to process information visually.

Wandering is a complicated behavioral challenge often associated with dementia. Several factors can contribute to wandering, such as changes in familiar routines and caregivers; a lack of structured activities during certain times of day; being in an unfamiliar environment or searching for familiar people or things; seeking ways to meet needs such as hunger, socialization, or activity; disruptions in the sleep/wake cycle; and the presence of sundowning symptoms.

What is "sundowning"?   Sundowning is the name given to a variety of behavioral issues that can happen from the late afternoon and into...

Aphasia (ah-FAYS-zee-uh) is a common challenge faced by people living with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia.