Invite friends and family over for a visit
Apr
11

Invite friends and family over for a visit

byStefanie Schriebl

It can be nice to catch up and stay in touch with those close to the one you are caring for. Many people tend to isolate themselves when facing dementia. It can be wise to talk to the visitors about the situation beforehand, and limit the number of visitors and lengths of visits. To boost memory and make the person with dementia feel more comfortable, go over the names and faces of people you are meeting before they arrive.

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