How to interact with Dementia Patient
  • Talk to them in a pleasant manner and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Eliminate surrounding noise, use body and eye contact to get their attention.
  • Talk slowly in a comforting tone, use uncomplicated words and sentences. Repeat slowly if they do not understand.
  • Try to ask yes or no question instead of open ended question, or provide a choice for them to choose from.
  • Do give them time to reply the question. You may also suggest the possible answers when they have difficulty answering them.
  • Keep conversation short and clear.
  • When they are feeling depressed, try to distract them with a different topic.
  • Provide reassurance and give support to them physically and verbally.
  • Do talk to them about the delightful incidents that happened in the past, to bring back the happy memories.
  • Use your sense of humor, make them laugh with you