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Top 3 Tips for Being With Seniors Who Have Dementia

6 minutes | Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Tracy Helling at CarePartners Living shares three most important things to keep in mind during interactions with senior loved ones who have Alzheimer's and dementia. They can't make new memories, so correcting them and arguing with them just causes distress. Have a sense of humor when the unusual happens. And remember that every day is a new day – someone with Alzheimer's and dementia lives in the moment, so if they get angry with you, they won't carry that into tomorrow. CarePartners Living website Tracy Helling More podcasts with CarePartners CarePartners on Answers for Elders Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s SpeaksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top 3 Tips for Being With Seniors Who Have Dementia
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