Episode Details

In today’s episode, Denise, a DREAM Dementia Support Coach, and Yashi discuss a scenario where an older person living with dementia repeatedly asks for their mother.

This episode is part of our navigating changing behaviours in people living with dementia series, where we dive into real-life behavioural shifts and share practical strategies to help caregivers respond with confidence and compassion.

Tune in as they discuss

·         Emotions or needs the older person might be expressing when repeatedly asking for their mother.

·         Responding with empathy and reassurance while respecting the older person’s reality.

·         Strategies to comfort the older person without causing further confusion or distress.

·         How tone, body language, and choice of words influence how the older person feels in the moment.

·         Observations to document and share with the care team for consistent and sensitive responses.