Mr. Cohen has orientation problems.

The fact that he can no longer find his way around spatially affects Mr. Cohen very much. He has had to give up many of his activities, which he regrets.

Disorientation can be aggravated by external circumstances, such as when the aisles are rearranged at the grocery store, mentions Mr. Cohen.

Disorientation can be aggravated by external circumstances, such as when the aisles are rearranged at the grocery store. Mr. Cohen then can no longer find the products and then needs to get help.

Mr. Cohen says, that Dementia has increased his insecurity and tension.

Mr. Cohen describes himself as an anxious person. Dementia has increased his insecurity and tension, for example when he meets other people.

Mr. Cohen was initially undergoing treatment for burnout.

Before Mr. Cohen was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, he was undergoing treatment for burnout.

Mr. Cohen has stopped informing himself about the disease.

Mr. Cohen has stopped informing himself about the disease. He finds it difficult to cope with seeing and reading about what is in store for those with the disease.

Mr. Cohen's family was present at the diagnosis announcement.

In Mr. Cohen's case, the family was present. He said he found it difficult to grasp the diagnosis because he was unwell at the time and hoped his complaints had another cause.

Mr. Cohen takes Bach flower drops for relaxation and uses a relaxation app on his tablet.

Mr. Cohen takes Bach flower drops for relaxation, which were recommended by Psychiatrie-Spitex. Psychiatry Spitex also downloaded a relaxation app on his tablet, which he uses about 2x a week.

Mr. Cohen was approached by his employer about the errors at work.

Mr. Cohen was approached by his employer about the errors at work.

Mr. Cohen has had to change his habits because he is no longer allowed to drive.

Mr. Cohen has had to change his habits because he is no longer allowed to drive. As a result, he has had to change his habits of action and is increasingly dependent on his wife.

Mr. Cohen gave up sport.

Mr. Cohen used to be active in sports and traveled a lot with his wife. He planned weekends together. He had to give up his sports activities. Because he stays at home more, his wife also goes out less.

Mr. Cohen decided to stay home when his family went on vacation so as not to be a burden to anyone. It was a good decision, he says.

After Mr. Cohen had to cut a vacation with his wife short, he decided to stay home on the family’s next vacation so he wouldn't be a burden to anyone. It was a good decision, he says. The additional support that was arranged during his wife's absence also worked well, he says.

It took time for Mr. Cohen to change his attitude.

It took time for Mr. Cohen to change his attitude. Today, he does different things than he used to and values them differently. Activities that he used to do and care about are not as important to him today.

Through occupational therapy, Mr. Cohen has discovered a creative occupation for himself.

Through occupational therapy, Mr. Cohen has discovered a creative occupation for himself. He makes various figures out of wire, which he enjoys. He has adopted an artist's name. Staying active, no matter what the activity, is something he considers very important.

Mr. Cohen has made the diagnosis public.

The fact that Mr. Cohen has not kept the diagnosis to himself but has made it public and can talk about it does him good. He feels less alone and can stay in contact with others.

Mr. Cohen feels that the self-help group is a place where he can learn about the disease.

For Mr. Cohen, the self-help group is a place where he can find out about the disease and learn how others deal with it. He finds this supportive and encouraging.

After the diagnosis, Mr. Cohen's employment contract is terminated.

After the diagnosis, Mr. Cohen's employment contract is terminated, which he regrets.

Mr. Cohen made an advance directive with the nursing staff and his wife after the diagnosis.

Mr. Cohen created an advance directive together with the nursing staff and his wife after the diagnosis. What he could not fill in independently was explained to him.

Mr. Cohen hopes that the disease will not progress so quickly.

Mr. Cohen hopes that the disease will not progress so quickly. He fears above all the loss of self-determination.

Mr. Cohen will only consider entering a nursing home when he is very severely limited. Until then, he is cared for at home by his wife.

Mr. Cohen will only consider entering a nursing home if he is very severely restricted, i.e. he can no longer do anything himself. Until then, he is cared for at home by his wife.

Mr. Cohen says that he takes multiple daily medications prescribed by his psychiatrist for anxiety and suffers severely from dizziness. The dizziness affects him more than the forgetfulness.

Mr. Cohen says that he takes multiple daily medications prescribed by his psychiatrist for anxiety. He notes that he feels dizzy, and comments that the dizziness affects him more than the forgetfulness. He treats his dizziness with physiotherapy.