Don t argue with the person.
Living with dementia agree never argue.
Never argue instead agree.
Limiting refined sugars and increasing vegetables.
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.
It s important for somebody with dementia to feel they re being listened to and understood.
Arguing with someone with dementia gets you nowhere.
And second it will probably upset them or even make them angry.
Agree redirect distract reassure reminisce repeat ask.
Do not argue with your loved one.
Fewer behaviors fewer drugs riding a roller coaster with lewy body dementia.
This post is about never never arguing.
A caregiver s 10 commandments agree never argue.
When communicating with older seniors and especially people with memory impairments due to alzheimer s or other dementia it s always good to keep these caregivers 10 commandments always agree never argue redirect never reason distract never shame reassure never lecture reminisce never say remember.
Try to be polite and as patient as possible.
It s never a good idea to argue with a person who has dementia.
Never argue instead agree.
Never say remember instead reminisce.
Never lecture instead reassure.
Studies have linked dementia to lifestyle choices including poor nutrition.
Since november is national alzheimer s disease awareness month we have even more reason to share some thoughtful tips for communicating with someone with alzheimer s or dementia.
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.
Absolute 1 tells us.
Arguing with your loved one about a forgotten memory will only upset them and further frustrate you.
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.
Never reason instead divert.
As informed caregivers they share the information here for educational purposes only.
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.
But important nonetheless to remind ourselves how to engage with our most loved family members living with dementia.
Agree never argue redirect never reason distract never shame reassure never lecture reminisce never say remember repeat never say i told you.
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.
First of all you can t win.
A is for assess accept and agree.
It should never be used instead of a professional s advice.
Don t underestimate the power of good nutrition.
A manual for staff helen and james whitworth are not doctors lawyers or social workers.
