Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's

Frequently Asked Questions

8. How do vision problems affect the behavior of someone with Alzheimer's?

Many, but not all, people with Alzheimer's disease develop vision problems. Most often vision problems occur in visual-spatial functioning. This means that they may have trouble with bumping into things, finding common objects, finding their way in their surroundings, reading, or performing fine hand-eye coordination activities such as brushing their teeth. (Answer continues on next page.)