Recommendations for Interacting with Someone with Dementia.
10 Absolutes for Dementia Caregiving
1. Never Argue → Agree
2. Never Reason → Divert
3. Never Shame → Distract
4. Never Lecture → Reassure
5. Never Remember → Reminisce
6. Never Say "I Told You" → Repeat
7. Never Say "You Can't" → Say "Do What You Can"
8. Never Command or Demand → Ask or Model
9. Never Condescend → Encourage or Praise
10. Never Force → Reinforce
© Huey 1996. Used with Permission.
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