Alzheimer’s disease

This could be turned around a bit.

1. Agree instead of argue

2. Divert instead of reason

3. Distract instead of shame

4. Reassure instead of lecture

5. Reminisce instead of saying remember

6. Repeat/regroup instead of saying “I told you”

7. Do what they can instead of saying “you can’t

8. Ask/model instead of command/demand

9. Encourage instead of condescend

10. Reinforce instead of force.