If your loved one becomes more anxious, agitated, or unsettled later in the day, reduce noise and activity, turn on lights before it gets dark, offer a familiar snack or drink, and stick with routines and activities they already enjoy.

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When your loved one repeats the same question, remember that they may not recall asking it or hearing your answer. Keep your response short, simple, and reassuring, and try to answer as though it is the first time.

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If you keep wondering, “Am I doing this right?”, remember that dementia caregiving is a learning-by-doing process. Instead of judging yourself, give yourself time, patience, and permission to adapt.

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When your loved one resists care, they may not understand what you are asking, may feel rushed or frightened, or may no longer be able to follow the steps involved.

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When your loved one accuses you of stealing something, acknowledge how upsetting it is to lose something important, help them look for it, and learn the places where missing items often turn up.

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You can love someone living with dementia and still feel angry about what caregiving asks of you. Making room for the full range of your emotions can help you care for your loved one while also caring for yourself. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xWvTgL #DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverAnger

If an activity has become harder for your loved one, they may not need to give it up completely. Try shortening it, simplifying the steps, doing it alongside them, and letting go of whether it is done “right.”

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When your loved one tells a story you know is not true, remember that they may genuinely believe it. Arguing will not change their belief and may only create more tension.

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When you are caring for someone living with dementia, remember CARE: try not to Criticize, Argue, Reason, or over-Explain. These habits are hard to let go of because they are natural ways we communicate with other adults.

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