Re: Don't Want to Lie to a Person Living with Dementia, Why Not Embrace Reality Instead | Alzheimer's Reading Room - http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2014...
Jun 15, 2014
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"My advice here would be to start laying it on thick. Do you have pet name for her? Honey, darling? If so, start using it all day long over and over.
Layer up the reassurance. Put your arm around and put your head on her head. Use just a few words when you are in position. I love you. You look so nice. Its a great day. Layer it on.
I know how you might be feeling. Don't give up. Be patient. And, just do best you can. I agree with Rachel work the smile and try to get one back.
Connect."
- Bob DeMarco