Why Do Seniors With Dementia Avoid Mirrors in Certain Areas of Memory Care?
Some seniors with dementia avoid mirrors because their reflection may feel confusing, unfamiliar, frightening, or overstimulating. Dementia can affect recognition, visual processing, depth perception, and emotional response, so a mirror may not always feel like a simple reflection. In memory care, limiting mirror exposure in certain areas can help create a calmer and less confusing…
