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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

Are you supposed to go along with dementia? A guide for compassionate communication

Over 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a common cause of dementia. For caregivers, navigating communication changes is a core part of daily life, leading many to wonder: **Are you supposed to go along with dementia?** The answer is that prioritizing connection over correction is often the most compassionate path.

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Oct 10, 2025

4 min

How honest should you be with dementia patients? A Compassionate Guide for Caregivers

For individuals with dementia, factual truth can often be distressing, while emotional safety is paramount. The question of how honest should you be with dementia patients is a complex challenge, requiring a shift from rigid truth-telling to compassionate validation.

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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Should you tell dementia patients the truth? Navigating Compassionate Communication

When a loved one has dementia, their perception of reality often changes, creating a challenging ethical dilemma for caregivers. The decision of whether to use 'therapeutic fibbing' or insist on facts—and the larger question, **should you tell dementia patients the truth?**—is a deeply personal and complex one.

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