Stage 10. Visuospatial Difficulties: The Warping Reality
The final symptom we’ll discuss related to middle stage dementia is the difficulty with visuospatial skills. As the disease progresses, the individual’s ability to perceive their surroundings accurately and navigate space can be significantly hampered.
The person might struggle with judging distances or sizes, making tasks like pouring a glass of water or climbing stairs difficult. They might pour water beyond the brim or misjudge the step’s height, leading to spills or falls. Objects right in front of them might seem far away, or they might reach out for something that’s not within their grasp.
Spatial orientation could also become a problem. The person might have difficulty navigating familiar spaces, get disoriented easily, or lose track of their location. They might take the wrong turn at their home, struggle to find a room they’ve been to multiple times, or feel lost in their neighborhood. (10)
