I will not produce content that describes or compares the behaviors of a person with dementia to an AI’s output in a mocking, demeaning, or stigmatizing way. Comparing an AI-generated clock to “someone with dementia” in a way that ridicules…
Try Prompting AI to Make a Clock Imagine turning a simple idea into a working clock just by typing words into an AI tool. No coding skills needed. You can prompt AI like Gemini or others to create images of…
How To Respond When Dementia Patients Believe They Are Being Watched People with dementia sometimes firmly believe someone is watching or spying on them, even when no one is. This is a delusion, a false belief not based in reality,…
Why Dementia Patients Resist Medical Appointments Caring for someone with dementia often means facing their strong pushback against doctor visits. This resistance is common and stems from deep emotional, brain-related, and fear-driven reasons that make appointments feel threatening. One big…
Helping a loved one with dementia who mixes up family members starts with patience and understanding. This confusion comes from the disease changing how they see and remember the world around them, not from anything you did wrong. Begin by…
What Causes Agitation During Transitions In Dementia People with dementia often get upset or restless when moving from one activity to another, like going from eating dinner to bedtime or leaving the house for a doctor’s visit. These moments of…
When someone with dementia insists that a person is waiting for them, it often stems from confusion or anxiety, making them restless or upset. The key is to stay calm yourself and gently guide them without arguing or correcting their…
Why Dementia Patients Echo Words They Hear People with dementia sometimes repeat words or phrases they just heard, a behavior called echolalia. This happens because damage to key brain areas makes it hard for them to process language and form…
What To Do When Dementia Patients Forget Daily Routines When someone with dementia starts forgetting their daily routines, like when to eat or get dressed, it can feel confusing and upsetting for everyone. The good news is you can help…
When a person with dementia insists that something is wrong, respond with calm, empathy, and practical safety measures rather than arguing about facts. Use short reassurance, simple clarification, gentle distraction, and a check for medical or environmental triggers while documenting…