Confidence could be affected in some people with dementia. It could make them less involved in conversations, expressing their view, seeking advice/support, meeting new people, trying new things.

Fear of the unknown/future
Fear of not remembering important people and special memories
Worry about burden on family and freinds
Feeling lost and frightened
Loss of control
Forgetting special occasions.

Forgetting names of loved ones

Scared of not recognising your loved ones

Feeling insecure and afraid

A fear that people will not see 'me' and only as a list of 'tasks'

Forgetting who friends and family are and losing identity and feeling like an outsider your whole life

Not being able to join in with a family conversation

Feeling lost & not knowing why

The fear that you are placing a burden on your friends/family

Facing death. Knowing that it is a fatal disease. Hearing the term 'dementia'

repeating conversations over and over

Losing skills and ability to take part in activities that bring you joy

Scared of having to go in to a care home because you can not look after yourself

forgetting what they are out for

fear of losing independence

Fear of having to move out of your home to be looked after

Fear of losing family and friends ,their attitude towards me may change

The fear and frustration of not being able to communicate thoughts and feelings

The loss of dignity and total reliance on the kindness of others

fear of my family feeling they have lost me

Fear people will not see me as a normal person

Knowing the condition is not reversible. You will only deteriorate

being ignored, denied respect and participation

A worry that you will forget or be aggressive toward those you love.