The hardest part of communication with a later-stage dementia patient is grasping the concept that you cannot help them to think straight. You cannot educate, correct, argue, alter, or ammend, the faulty thought processes that you are witnessing. The best thing that you can do, is seek the common ground from the past that helps you both to connect and have some pleasant time together.
Great advice. I too have a Mother in end stages of the disease. I never thought it would change my life the way it has. I am now an advocate on steriods for Alzheimer's disease.
Lori La Bey
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This is a wonderful post, Joseph! You have developed a lot of insight. Thanks for sharing this information.
Carol
Thanks, Carol! I hope that someone finds it helpful. -- Joe