When TV Commotion Frustrates an Alzheimer's Patient

By anonymous Caring.com community member

If you notice your parent losing interest in TV shows she enjoys, the noise, complex plot, rapid scene-cutting, and commercial breaks may simply be too much to follow for someone with Alzheimer's. Try introducing slower-paced nature shows or ball games that don't require following along too closely to enjoy.

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When TV Commotion Frustrates an Alzheimer's Patient

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