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 Giving up their independence and seeing their ability to do tasks by themselves slowly erode, becomes one of the most frustrating aspects of the disease for many Alzheimer’s patients.  They know something is amiss, but often don’t understand why they’re not allowed to do the ordinary, everyday activities on their own.  Or why they can’t do them.

Driving – this becomes difficult to explain and for them to comprehend
Staying home alone
Going outside on their own
Cooking
Living in their own home
Taking care of their finances

These are just a few areas that cause frustration as the Alzheimer’s patient loses their independence.  The loss of …read more