"Youth is the gift of Nature, but age is a work of Art" - Stanislaw

Communication w/ Someone w/ Dementia

Never argue, instead agree	​Don't demand, try to ask
Avoid reason, instead divert	​Never shame, instead distract
Avoid a lecture, instead reassure	Don't say "Remember...", instead reminisce
Don't say "I told you...", instead repeat	Never "You can't...", instead allow them to try
Never condescend, rather encourage	Don't force, but reinforce