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10. Dementia Convos: I gotta get outta here

May 03, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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Episode description

This month we're diving into tips for navigating challenging conversations that come up when you're supporting a loved one living with dementia. This episode is all about when you hear, "I gotta get outta here!" We'll talk about 4 occasions where this comes up and how to join their reality to work toward a successful outcome.

In this episode:

  • 2 cardinal rules for communication
  • What to say when someone wants to go where they already are
  • When to drop everything and go

Resources: 

Dementia Conversation Success Tip Card Deck

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's book

 

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hello@dementiadownthehall.com 

 

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