Living With Dementia Agree Never Argue

Never reason instead divert.

Living with dementia agree never argue.

Arguing with someone with dementia gets you nowhere. Any level of arguing is futile increases tension and achieves only disconnection. 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. Agree never argue redirect never reason distract never shame reassure never lecture reminisce never say remember repeat never say i told you.

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. And second it will probably upset them or even make them angry. 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. Never argue instead agree.

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 important for somebody with dementia to feel they re being listened to and understood. It s never a good idea to argue with a person who has dementia. Absolute 1 tells us.

Never say remember instead reminisce. A manual for staff helen and james whitworth are not doctors lawyers or social workers. Don t underestimate the power of good nutrition. 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. A caregiver s 10 commandments agree never argue. Fewer behaviors fewer drugs riding a roller coaster with lewy body dementia. Don t argue with the person.

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. But important nonetheless to remind ourselves how to engage with our most loved family members living with dementia. Never argue instead agree. Be willing to let most things go.

It should never be used instead of a professional s advice. A is for assess accept and agree. Do not argue with your loved one. As informed caregivers they share the information here for educational purposes only.

Limiting refined sugars and increasing vegetables. Agree redirect distract reassure reminisce repeat ask. First of all you can t win. Try to be polite and as patient as possible.

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.