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Yes, do dementia patients have clear moments?

According to studies on caregiver accounts, brief bouts of lucidity—or periods of clear thinking—are common among people with dementia. The phenomenon, also known as 'paradoxical lucidity,' confirms that while cognitive decline is progressive, the patient's full self is not entirely lost. Understanding that do dementia patients have clear moments can profoundly impact care and the emotional journey for families.

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What is the lucid stage of dementia? A Guide to Unexpected Moments of Clarity

For many families navigating a dementia diagnosis, brief, unexpected moments of clarity offer a profound glimpse of the person they knew before the illness took hold. But contrary to popular belief, dementia does not have a formal 'lucid stage.' These isolated, fleeting episodes are scientifically known as paradoxical or terminal lucidity, and understanding them is crucial for caregivers.

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