This gives Alice a break and some time to take care of herself. Ed has the advantage of structured activities and socialization which helps to slow the progression of the dementia. He looks forward to attending. If that earlier scene were to happen today, here's how Alice would handle it. An old woman was coming toward me, smiling pleasantly.
Breakfast is almost ready.
She seemed to know what was going on, and I realized I was getting hungry. I stepped aside to let her into the room. She seemed to know me, and she knew where the sound was coming from. I was glad to help, if I knew where the water was, I followed her into the bathroom. As she mopped up the water, I grabbed a towel to help.