What to Do When Someone with Dementia says "I Want to Go Home" (The BIG Mistake You're Making)
How to respond when someone with dementia says “I want to go home”, 1 BIG mistake that most caregivers make in responding to this challenging behavior.
Dementia and Anger (3 Mistakes That Cause It)
In this article, I'll share 3 mistakes that could be triggering your loved one or client, exactly what to do and say instead to prevent them from getting angry with you (with examples inspired by real experiences I've had) and how to de-escelade if all else fails and they do get angry or agitated.
Common Delusions in Dementia and How to Respond (Therapist Experience)
Delusions like memory loss, can be a symptoms of dementia. Delusions are fixed beliefs that aren't based on evidence or facts. I'm going to share with you the most common delusions I've seen in 1000s of dementia patients and how you can best respond to it.