12. Dementia Convo: I hate you
May 17, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 week we're discussing SUCH a hard conversation. When your loved one says, "I hate you." This is so hard to hear and we'll cover 3 approaches that can help get you through it.
In this episode:
- The cardinal rules of conversations with someone living with dementia
- Why it's probably not even about you
- 3 types of responses you can have prepared
- What to do for yourself when this happens
Resources:
Dementia Conversation Success Tip Card Deck
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's book
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