The mental battle is hard and invisible, which is why Mrs. Morel calls dementia an "insidious" disease ("une maladie sournoise").s

Mrs. Morel calls dementia an "insidious" disease ("une maladie sournoise"). She has no physical complaints and has learned to cope with the uncertainty. The mental struggle, however, is hard and invisible.

Her forgetfulness was noticed not only by Mrs. Morel herself, but also by her daughter.

Her forgetfulness was noticed not only by Mrs. Morel herself, but also by her daughter, who asked her to do something about it.

It is important for Mrs. Morel to be able to help out and be active.

For Mrs. Morel it is important that she can help out and be active. There is always something to do in the house.

Through memory training, Mrs. Morel practices self-confidence and self-discipline.

Perseverance has always been important to Ms. Morel. She trains her memory not only to pass the time, but to maintain her health and to practice self-confidence and self-discipline.

Mrs. Morel needs quiet to be able to concentrate for her memory training exercises.

Mrs. Morel finds memory training exercises exhausting. She needs quiet to be able to concentrate.

In contrast to the past, Mrs. Morel says she is doing much better today. Maintaining a positive attitude has helped.

At the beginning it was difficult; Mrs. Morel says she was often down. Unlike before, she is doing much better today. She says that maintaining a positive attitude has helped.

Mrs. Morel hopes that her present condition will last a few more years.

Mrs. Morel hopes that her present condition will last a few more years. Her positive attitude helps her.

Mrs. Morel no longer thinks much about the future. She focuses on what still works today.

The idea that her memory performance will continue to deteriorate frightens Mrs. Morel. She therefore no longer thinks much about the future, but focuses on what still works today.

Walks are good for Mrs. Morel all round.

Walks do Mrs. Morel good all around, for the head, the legs and the morale. She clearly articulated to her daughter, who worries about her, that she doesn't get lost. When it's dark, she doesn't go out anyway. Mrs. Morel has also bought a pedometer.

Mrs. Morel makes sure of herself by reviewing her actions several times.

Mrs. Morel makes sure of herself by checking her actions several times. This gives her assurance that no one is in danger because of her. She checks several times that the front door is locked.

To monitor her actions, Mrs. Morel relies on her tactile perception.

To check whether the stove is actually turned off, Mrs. Morel not only looks to see whether the light is off but also places her hand on the stove top.

Mrs. Morel repeatedly mentions in the interview that she would be lost alone.

Mrs. Morel mentions several times how important it is for her not to be alone; she is happy to be able to live with her daughter and grandchildren. In this setting, she is supported, but she can also contribute. This community gives her strength to continue. Alone, she would be lost, as she repeatedly mentions.

Mrs. Morel knows that medication cannot halt her dementia.

Mrs. Morel knows that medication cannot halt her dementia.