I often wonder if there were any studies to determine what our loved ones are actually thinking. I sit with my friend, mostly non verbal, and she stares at the floor or the TV. If I make a comment, she does not usually respond. She may look at me, but usually not. So I wonder, does she know what I just said? When I make a comment about a character on TV, does she understand? When I ask her if she needs anything, does she understand what I am asking? When I mention her tray of food in front of her will get cold and she needs to eat, she just looks at the tray. I know she hears me but I do not think she can process what I am saying. She may mumble something and if I ask here what she just said as I didn't hear her, she does not respond or gets irritated. Anyone else wonder these things? I read what I can about this but I never see this being addressed.
Best regards to all, Debbie
Best regards to all, Debbie