11/01/2026
Dementia care: connection matters more than correction
Dementia isn’t just about memory, it’s about how safe, calm, and understood someone feels in their own world.
Helpful dementia friendly approaches include:
✔ Keeping routines familiar and predictable
✔ Speaking calmly, clearly, and at eye level
✔ Offering reassurance rather than correcting details
✔ Focusing on emotions and comfort, not facts
When someone feels listened to and respected, anxiety can reduce and trust can grow. Small moments of patience, kindness, and familiarity can make a powerful difference to daily wellbeing.