There are ways you can interact with someone who has dementia to minimize the use of the word “No”, and to get them to cooperate more easily.
By Rita Jablonski
Alzheimer’s Reading Room
People with dementia say “NO” to nearly every question or request.
This is an incredible challenge for caregivers.
In this article, I explain one reason for the non-stop no’s … and offer strategies for preventing and managing the negativity.
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Patterns of Memory Loss and Retrieval Problems
All dementias share this same common feature: moving backwards in time.
- The newer memories go away first, followed by older memories.
Persons with dementia “unlearn” tasks and abilities in reverse order. The tasks learned earliest in childhood, such as feeding oneself and removing clothing, are the last to be lost.
Some memories are buried deep in…
