5. Lack of familiarity
Try to remember the last time you came down with the flu. The odds are that the biggest wish you had was to be surrounded by your family and to be comforted with pleasant thoughts. For those who suffer from dementia, their world is a very scary place. Giving them a sense of familiarity can make it easier for them to cope during this trying time of their lives.
You should make an effort to fill their homes with items that they’ll find familiar and comforting. Old pictures, belongings, and other memoirs could help them feel at home and mitigate their confusion. If they end up moving to a hospital or assisted living facility, you should bring the items from their home that they hold most near and dear so that their new residence won’t feel as strange and alien to them. Stuffed animals from their youth could also make for a good source of comfort.