6. Confusion or Disorientation

Reduced oxygen to the brain causes mental confusion. Your loved one might forget where they are. They could confuse the current year with the past.

They might fail to recognize familiar faces. This symptom causes deep pain for visiting families. Remember that the illness causes this memory lapse.

Arguing with a confused person creates unnecessary stress. You should gently join their reality. Correcting them only breeds agitation.

Sometimes they might speak to people who are not present. Their mind wanders between the past and the present. Listen to their stories without enforcing harsh reality.

Practice: Introduce yourself by name when entering the room. Speak in a calm tone to maintain a safe environment.