Living With Dementia Agree Never Argue

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Living with dementia agree never argue.

Agree never argue redirect never reason distract never shame reassure never lecture reminisce never say remember repeat never say i told you. As informed caregivers they share the information here for educational purposes only. It s important for somebody with dementia to feel they re being listened to and understood. Never say remember instead reminisce.

I learned a long time ago when caring for my beloved romanian soul mate ed the best thing to do is simply change the subject preferably to something pleasant that will immediately catch their attention. N is for never never argue g is for go with their flow let go of your ego get over it get on with it get down to it s if for say you re sorry. Agree redirect distract reassure reminisce repeat ask. Never lecture instead reassure.

Do not argue with your loved one. But important nonetheless to remind ourselves how to engage with our most loved family members living with dementia. Never argue instead agree. Your brother died 10 years ago a person living with dementia may forget about a past bereavement or ask for somebody who has passed away.

First of all you can t win. Don t argue with the person. A caregiver s 10 commandments agree never argue. Never reason instead divert.

It should never be used instead of a professional s advice. Initially you might think to yourself but i don t usually argue however if one has much experience with a person with ad there is a smile or a nod as we see that the arguing has already begun perhaps long before anyone realized there might be a disease process involved. It s never a good idea to argue with a person who has dementia. And second it will probably upset them or even make them angry.

Be willing to let most things go. Don t underestimate the power of good nutrition. Any level of arguing is futile increases tension and achieves only disconnection. A manual for staff helen and james whitworth are not doctors lawyers or social workers.

Never shame instead distract. Try to be polite and as patient as possible. Arguing with your loved one about a forgotten memory will only upset them and further frustrate you. This post is about never never arguing.

Studies have linked dementia to lifestyle choices including poor nutrition. Arguing with someone with dementia gets you nowhere. Absolute 1 tells us. Remembering these 10 commandments will help you look after yourself as you care for a loved one with dementia and will keep that fine thread of connection with your loved one as alive as it can be.

A is for assess accept and agree. Fewer behaviors fewer drugs riding a roller coaster with lewy body dementia.