Founder & CEO @ Geri-Gadgets | Therapeutic Products for Dementia Career TV Producer | Executive in Charge of Production | Journalist
How I DAREd to help Mom with her dementia-related aggression My mom was a tough case in her dementia - she could be really moody, sometimes incredibly aggressive - heartbreaking. I learned to meet her where she was, on that day, no matter what her mood. I used what I call "the compassion approach" with her.? ? The easiest way is to remember this is with the acronym? DARE:?Don't Argue, React, or Explain. ? Why is this important?? Dementia is a neurological disorder?that?affects cognitive abilities. Just as we wouldn't treat someone with cancer like a child, we must respect and validate those with dementia.? They may not communicate as they once did, but that doesn't mean we can explain them out of their condition. ? Instead,?focus on validation. Show them they are heard and understood. This simple shift can make a world of difference in their experience and your relationship. At?Geri-Gadgets?, we embrace this approach by designing products that prioritize empathy and connection. ? Let's practice meeting them where they are, and find patience together. ? Explore Geri-Gadgets? TODAY?and see how our products can?transform your caregiving experience. www.geri-gadgets.com ? Warm regards, Angela Fairhurst CEO and Founder Geri-Gadgets? (Photo is a happy resident from Lumina Las Vegas)
