Just keep on smiling!

[1954]

On top of MIL I now look after my mu pm who clearly has dementia now. Do others find that if one keeps smiling it seems to reassure the one they care for?


1954 x

 

[fizzie]

Yes and also talking in a calm voice helps I find it stops the stress levels on both sides rising lol

 

[Aisling]

On top of MIL I now look after my mu pm who clearly has dementia now. Do others find that if one keeps smiling it seems to reassure the one they care for?


1954 x

Absolutely yes and calm voice. Difficult to keep up all the time.

Aisling

 

[nae sporran]

Stepping back with a daft or corny joke seems to have the same effect.

 

[Aisling]

Stepping back with a daft or corny joke seems to have the same effect.

Yes! We will think about our dresses for an Oscar!!! My weird sense of humour again!

Aisling

 

[CrystalWand]

Yes, I try my best to respond with a smile and calm voice - not always easy though!
It keeps some 'normality' imo.
x