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How to Respond to Dementia Behaviors Without Correcting
Why We Feel Stuck: The Biology of the Battle How many times today have you tried to explain the truth to a person living with dementia, only to end up more frustrated, more exhausted, and further from a connection? If you feel like you’re constantly running on a broken engine, it’s not because you aren’t…
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Dementia Bathing Resistance: Words to Avoid
Why “Bath” and “Shower” Trigger Resistance (and What to Say Instead) If you care for someone with dementia, you’ve probably had this moment. You say, “It’s time for your shower,” and they cross their arms, shake their head, or suddenly become a different person. Sometimes the resistance is quiet. Sometimes it’s loud and fast. It’s…