Hiya and thanku for all the replies to my previous post. My question is do u tell the person you are caring for they have dementia if they are unaware or is it cruel to let them know. My mum is unaware but very unhappy with her memory and being unable to do what she has been able to before. She knows something's wrong and constantly cries saying she's stupid or silly cow is her favourite . Would her knowing make it easier to cope with or terrify her . Any advice please xxx thanku in advance