Since the beginning of our existence we have been surrounded by people and immense social interaction. Why then should the human body expect anything different in its older years? It is only human nature to yearn for social interaction and attention. Often our elders get less social stimulus when they NEED more than the average person. This lack of relationships and connection unfortunately can cause immense loneliness which can in turn cause dementia. Dementia makes its way into the brain and begins to eat away at the short term memory, the eventually making its way to memories important to survival, such as how to eat and how to breath. This disease is so deadly because doctors cannot save a patient from themselves.

It may seem intimidating to try to communicate with someone battling dementia out of fear that they will not understand you, it is immensely important to realize all of the benefits attached to that small action. Socialization improves focus, strengthens a sense of time/space, makes them feel included as well as supporting the brain's overall health. Stimuli is so unbelievably important in making a person's battling with dementia less painful and severe.