Two words that can immediately make any dementia behavior less stressful

The beauty of the "why-this, try this" approach with dementia patients is that it starts working the very second you decide to use it.by Paula Spencer ScottAlzheimer's Reading RoomHow many times can one man take apart and try to repair an old clock? You can't imagine.Or maybe you can, if you're dealing with Alzheimer's or another dementia.Over and over in a single day, my dad would carefully take the antique off the wall, remove its back and sometimes a part or two, frown, leave the mess, and walk away.Alzheimer's Knowledge -How to help someone with Alzheimer's diseaseWhat didn't solve the problem: Pointing out, "Dad, you already did that!" or saying, "Leave it alone; it's fine!" Or just getting mad.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free Service - Join NowIf someone in your life has dementia, curious behaviors are sure to follow. Repetitive actions. Repetitive comments or questions. Losing track of tools, glasses, threads of conversation.5 Ways to Redirect Someone With Alzheimer'sSaying nonsensical things.Doing nonsensical things —at least, things that seem not to make sense to us, like hoarding, wandering, shadowing, skin picking, resisting help, hitting, talking to the mirror, wearing inappropriate clothing, and all the rest.You might, as a result,feel annoyed or frustrated. You might also be exhausted, frightened, or overwhelmed.When A Person Living With Dementia Gets Angry and ConfusedI've seen this firsthand. Five of my family members have had ...
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