10 Absolutes for Working with a Person with Memory Loss

These Helps Should Actually Make Life Easier for the Care Giver

*   Never ARGUE, instead AGREE

*   Never REASON, instead DIVERT

*   Never SHAME, instead DISTRACT

*   Never LECTURE, instead REASSURE

*   Never say, “I TOLD YOU SO,” instead, just REPEAT

*   Never say “YOU CAN’T,” instead say, “DO WHAT YOU CAN”

*   Never COMMAND or DEMAND, instead ASK or MODEL

*   Never CONDESCEND, instead ENCOURAGE and PRAISE

*   Never FORCE, instead REINFORCE

Seniors’ Choice at Home employees are patient and creative care givers.  They are experienced  and  creative when working with clients with memory loss. They practice the above principles and more.  For information about help for seniors in Minnesota, call Marilyn or Jim at 763-546-1599.  Check out our website at www.seniorschoicemn.com.

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