Difficulty communicating Effective communication is an exchange of thoughts, information, and other messages from one person to another. Since Alzheimer's patients have a brain impairment, it can be very difficult for them to understand and communicate. Word finding and other communication problems can leave patients feeling anxious, agitated, and upset.
Vision is an important part of communication.
Watching facial expressions, establishing eye contact, seeing gestures and nods can all help good communication. Poor vision can also increase the risk of falls and injury. Poor vision may include apparent signs of clumsiness, falls, and bumping into things. They can add to a patient's isolation and confusion and, in some cases, are related to auditory hallucinations and paranoia. Loss of motor skills or driving ability Deciding when a patient should or shouldn't drive is a difficult decision.