Im not sure that it is intended as scare tactics @AwayWithTheFairies . I saw it as showing what dementia (especially advanced dementia) is really like. The general public seems to just see dementia as being forgetful and is unaware of the half of it. If people are more aware there will be more funding for research and also, perhaps we wont come in for as much stick when our person with dementia needs respite and/or placement. The general perception is that we aught to look after them right up to end and that just heaps all the more guilt onto us when we cant.