Stage 7. Trouble with Complex Tasks: The Mounting Challenges
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In the middle stage of dementia, executing complex tasks becomes increasingly difficult. Tasks that require a series of steps or abstract thinking become confusing and often unmanageable for the person affected.
For instance, activities like cooking a meal, balancing a checkbook, or driving a car might become too challenging. Tasks that were once carried out without a second thought now become an uphill battle.
It’s not just the complexity of the task but also the sequencing that poses a challenge. The person might forget the steps involved in a task or get them mixed up. This difficulty extends to understanding abstract concepts as well, making it harder for the person to comprehend the consequences of their actions. (7)
