Why do people with dementia forget things like people/events, but not things like the alphabet or relatively simple grammar? Or do they, and it’s just not really shown in western media?

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Why do people with dementia forget things like people/events, but not things like the alphabet or relatively simple grammar? Or do they, and it’s just not really shown in western media?

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It depends on the person. My grandpa has Alzheimer’s. He can’t do simple math or write. He can barely read. He can’t tell time. Yet, he usually knows who his family members are (for now).