Caregiving for someone with dementia requires a unique approach that emphasizes understanding, flexibility, and creating a supportive environment rather than trying to make sense of their situation.
Things don’t have to make sense. Understanding a dementia patient's questions can be challenging because their perception of time and place is often distorted, requiring caregivers to look at the bigger picture.
Distracting and redirecting is a crucial tool in dementia caregiving; it's about gently steering the attention of the person away from something upsetting to something more pleasant and manageable.
Dementia caregivers learn that empathy, patience, and adaptability are essential skills, as they move through the unpredictable journey with their loved ones, navigating changes in cognition and behavior.
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