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09/26/2026

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If a person living with dementia starts putting their clothes on in an unusual order, it may be more than just getting dressed “wrong.”

Dementia can make it harder to figure out what comes next in a multistep task like dressing.

They may still be able to do much of the task themselves, but need a little more support with the sequence.

Sometimes a simple change can help:

Lay the clothes out in the order they go on, or hand them one item at a time.

The goal is not always to take over.

Sometimes it is simply making the next step easier to figure out so they can keep participating in the parts they are still able to do.

09/25/2026

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If a person living with dementia keeps wearing the same clothes, they may not recognize that it is time to change in the same way you do.

So telling them, “You need to change,” or “You’ve been wearing that for days,” won’t help.

Instead, try making fresh clothes part of what is happening next:

“Let’s get freshened up before breakfast.”
“We’re going out later. Let’s pick out something to wear.”

Then provide the amount of help they need to move into the task.

Sometimes the goal is not getting them to understand why their clothes need changing. It is helping them get into a fresh outfit in a way that feels more natural, respectful, and less confrontational.

09/24/2026

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If the person you’re caring for with dementia keeps removing their incontinence underwear, I wouldn’t automatically assume they’re doing it purposefully or simply “refusing.”

Sometimes what looks like:
“They keep taking it off.”
may actually mean:
“Something about this doesn’t feel right.”

Could it be wet or full?
Is the fit uncomfortable?
Could something be irritating their skin?
Does the product feel bulky or unfamiliar?

The person may not always be able to recognize what’s causing the discomfort or communicate it clearly.

So this is when we shift from:
“How do I get them to stop?”
to:
“What might be making this uncomfortable for them?”

Sometimes that shift — and something as simple as changing the fit, style, or level of absorbency — can completely change how we approach the situation.
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09/22/2026

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If a person living with dementia can get dressed independently one day but needs much more help the next, that can be really confusing as a caregiver.

It may leave you thinking:

“But you did this yesterday.”

The amount of support they need may not look exactly the same every day.

One day, a reminder may be enough. Another day, they may need the clothes laid out, one step at a time, or more hands-on help.

So instead of focusing on what they were able to do yesterday, I like to ask:

“What kind of help do they need today?”

The goal is to meet them where they are in that moment and support the parts of the task that have become harder.

09/21/2026

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One of the most fascinating things about dementia is how differently memory can be affected.

Someone may struggle to remember what they had for breakfast that morning, yet a familiar song from decades ago comes on and suddenly they’re singing along.

That’s one reason I love using reminiscence-based activities in dementia care.

Starting with something familiar from their past — music, photos, stories, hobbies, traditions — can give us another way to connect with them in the present.

And research on reminiscence-based approaches has explored benefits related to social interaction, communication, and connection in older adults and people living with dementia. Music-based dementia research has also looked at social engagement between the person living with dementia and their caregiver.

Two resources I’ve been having so much fun with through my partnership with Happy People Games are Timeless Tunes and Still Frames.

🎵 Timeless Tunes uses familiar songs, clues, and answer choices to turn music into an interactive activity you can enjoy together.

📷 Still Frames lets you bring photos and stories together so you have something familiar to look through, reminisce about, and use as a starting point for conversation.

I like to think of music, photos, stories, and familiar routines as portals to connection.

When we bring those familiar pieces of someone’s life into the present, we create more opportunities for them to engage, respond, and connect with us.😊

09/20/2026

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When a person living with dementia says, “I want to go home,” it can be tempting to immediately explain where they are or remind them that they are already home.

Instead, I like to think:

Validate. Get curious. Respond to the feeling.

You can acknowledge what they are saying, ask a simple question like “Tell me about your home,” and listen for what may be underneath the words.

Sometimes “home” may represent a person, a routine, familiarity, or a sense of safety.

You do not always have to correct the facts to connect with what they are feeling.

09/19/2026

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If a person living with dementia refuses the clothes you picked out, the clothing itself may not be the only thing going on.

The outfit may feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or simply not like something they would have chosen for themselves.

Sometimes a small shift can help.

Instead of handing them one outfit and saying, “Put this on,” try offering two familiar options:

“Would you like the blue shirt or the green shirt?”

They may still need help getting dressed, but giving them a manageable choice can help them stay involved in the task.

Sometimes it is less about getting them to wear what we picked and more about finding ways to support choice, autonomy, and dignity while still providing the help they need.

09/17/2026

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When a person living with dementia gets upset when you try to help them get dressed, it may not be the help itself they are resisting.

From their perspective, they may not understand why you are stepping in, why they need to change, or why someone is now helping with something they have done independently for most of their life.

Sometimes changing the approach can make the task feel very different.

Instead of starting with, “You need to get dressed,” try inviting them into the routine with something meaningful:
“Your grandkids are coming over later. Let’s pick out something you’ll feel good in.”

Then provide the amount of help they need as you go.

The goal is not to convince them that they need help. It is to offer that help in a way that still supports their autonomy, dignity, and involvement.

09/14/2026

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When a person living with dementia says, “I want to go home,” it can be tempting to remind them that they already are.

But knowing the facts and feeling like you are home are not always the same thing.

Sometimes “home” may represent a familiar person, a routine, a place from earlier in life, or simply a sense of comfort and familiarity.

So instead of only correcting the facts, I like to get curious.

“I see you are wanting to go home. Tell me about your home.”

Their answer may give you a clue about what they are really looking for in that moment.

Sometimes the goal is not helping them remember, “I am home.”

Sometimes the goal is helping them feel a little more at home where they are.

09/13/2026

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One of the most incredible things I’ve witnessed throughout my career is someone living with dementia who is having difficulty communicating suddenly begin singing along to a familiar song.

Research on music-based approaches in dementia has also explored how music can support social engagement and interaction.

One app I’ve been using as a fun way to incorporate music into an activity is Timeless Tunes, which combines familiar music with clues and answer choices to make it more interactive.

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