The Do's & Don'ts of Dementia

10 Absolutes when dealing with dementia
NEVER
Argue
Condescend
Correct or admonish
Shame
Command or demand
Lecture
Reason
Say “remember”
Force
Minimize

ALWAYS
Agree
Empathize
Repeat
Distract
Encourage
Reassure
Divert
Reminisce
Soothe/ Praise/Reinforce