People affected by dementia disability face the enormous challenges of living with the disorder, while at the same time they and their families struggle to apply for and obtain disability benefits. Dementia, in all of its forms including Alzheimer’s disease, is an emotionally and financially draining event in the lives of all involved. Does Dementia Qualify as a Disability? People suffering from dementia have deeply impaired intellectual functioning that disrupts normal activities and relationships. The effects of dementia are ruinous to a person’s ability to earn a living; therefore, dementia is recognized as a disabling condition by Social Security and the Department of …