A person may look at a comb and not know what it is for, or fail to recognise a spouse's face while knowing their voice. It is distressing for families precisely because the senses are intact.
Using context helps: handing someone the comb near a mirror, or saying your name as you enter the room.
Why it matters
Not being recognised is one of the hardest moments for a family, and knowing it is the disease helps a little.
Sources
Where to check this, and where to read more. All external and all authoritative.
- National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus
- National Institute on Aging: Hallucinations, delusions and paranoia
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