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“Their reality is their reality, and nothing that we do, say or show them will change it.” This is a statement that I often use in reference to people with one of the dementia’s. The first part of a dementia brain that gets lost is the “reasoning” part so trying to correct what a person…

1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. 2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it. 3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about…

” A hero is someone who has done something brave, new, or good, and is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people.” Or “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.” I want you to know that I consider each of you to be a hero. You are all BRAVE- you drive…

Can I share some calls that are a good example of the kind of calls we get almost daily? “Thank you for calling Home Instead. This is Kathy speaking.”  “Hi, my dad has ALS. He lives all by himself and needs help. Hospice comes for an hour every morning but that is not enough. He…

In a recent Dementia class I was reviewing, the following point was made- Behavior is a form of communication and mostly what they are trying to communicate are their unmet needs. Many of us already know and respond instinctively to this. However, it was the first time I have seen it so clearly expressed. It…