Why Do Some People with Dementia Who Never Swore Use Coarse Language?

Dear Carol: My mother always considered swearing cheap and a sign that people couldn’t find the right words to express themselves. Even so, she didn’t chastise others unless they strayed into obscene territory. Now, the world has turned upside down! She’s in mid-stage dementia and is coming out with words that we didn’t even know she’d heard. What causes this? She was a cheerful person, certainly not “repressed” as some people suggest. Do you know a better explanation? – TL Continue reading on Inforum to learn more about why your older adult who never swore might suddenly spew obscenities: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. "For anyone having to walk the last segments of life with a loved one, read this.” …Delores Shop Silverts Adaptable clothing:  Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon.              Related StoriesCaregiving: Could Your Body Language Be Making Your Loved One Anxious?10 Things Not to Say to a Person Living with Dementia10 Steps Toward Gratitude During Difficult Times 
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