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When Your Loved One Truly Can’t See Their Symptoms: Understanding Anosognosia in Dementia

When Your Loved One Truly Can’t See Their Symptoms: Understanding Anosognosia in Dementia

by Marina Matthews | Mar 8, 2026 | Behavior & Communication

There’s a word I wish more caregivers knew sooner. Anosognosia. It’s when a person with dementia truly cannot see their own symptoms. Not won’t. Not refuses to. Cannot. They may insist: “I’m fine.” “I don’t need help.” “You’re overreacting.” “I drive just fine.”...
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