10 Things Not to Say to a Person Living with Dementia

Providing care for someone who lives with any type of dementia — whether it’s Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body or any of the myriad incarnations — can be intimidating. We watch helplessly as someone we love changes dramatically in how they view the world, and in the words and actions that they can understand. These changes can lead to situations where we unintentionally say and do things that make life harder for everyone involved. This list is only a start, but avoiding or rewording these questions and statements may improve your caregiving partnership. Continue reading on HealthCentral for more ideas about how you can interact with someone who lives with dementia that should bring better results all around: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.“I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon.              Related StoriesDementia: Staying Positive Despite the DiagnosisGetting Into Their Heads: The Advantages of Not Arguing with Someone Who Has DementiaThe Emotional Impact of Losing a Loved One to Dementia 
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