- or confuse time and space.
It’s not always dementia. Often, it’s an emotional journey to memories that represent security and belonging. Instead of trying to correct them, it’s better to offer support through gentle questions and attentive listening.
- The “awakening” or clarity before the end.
One of the most disconcerting signs is a brief period of lucidity and energy. The person seems to improve: they speak clearly, remember things, eat better, and want to see their loved ones.
This phenomenon is generally not a healing process, but a final opportunity
