1 definition by VolunteerManNurse
A devastating condition that many elderly people enter. It often results in progressive memory loss and an inability to perform basic tasks.
It is not an illness perse, but rather a series of symptoms that may be associated with many diseases such as Huntington's disease.
People with dementia live in realities of their own.
It is not an illness perse, but rather a series of symptoms that may be associated with many diseases such as Huntington's disease.
People with dementia live in realities of their own.
(At a nursing home, facing person with dementia)
Demented person: Hi, what's your name?
Me: Hi! I'm Ken. What's your name?
Demented person: I'm going to bed!
Me: Huh?
Demented person: Can I kiss you?
Me: :( //backs away nervously
Demented person: Hi, what's your name?
Me: Hi! I'm Ken. What's your name?
Demented person: I'm going to bed!
Me: Huh?
Demented person: Can I kiss you?
Me: :( //backs away nervously
by VolunteerManNurse July 29, 2011