In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss why dementia Caregiving is not always about making or keeping your partner with dementia happy. We explain why Emotions like sadness, frustration, or crying can still occur in people living with dementia and why these moments are not necessarily something caregivers need to “fix.”
This episode will cover:
— Why keeping someone with dementia happy isn’t always the goal
— How emotions can show up in people living with dementia
— Why distress can be a form of communication
— Questions caregivers can ask when someone is upset
— When emotional changes should be discussed with a doctor
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