How to Calm Your Loved One with Dementia When They're Distressed

Ever felt helpless when trying to calm a loved one with dementia who is distressed, scared, or anxious? You're not alone. In today’s video, Dr. Natali reveals four lifechanging strategies to help your loved ones find peace and comfort during their most challenging moments. Whether it’s through reassurance, redirection, reflection, or retreat, you'll learn how to effectively manage and significantly reduce the stress and anxiety experienced by those with dementia.

What You'll Learn in This Video:

Reassurance Techniques: How simple words of comfort can make a big difference.
Redirection Methods: Redirect their focus in a way that feels caring, not dismissive.
Reflection Strategies: Acknowledge their feelings to help them feel heard and understood.
Retreat Tips: Know when to give them space safely.

Dr. Natali also responds to a real scenario from a viewer dealing with her father’s distressing delusions. See how these approaches can be applied in reallife situations to bring relief to both you and your loved one.

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‍ I'm Dr. Natali Edmonds, a boardcertified geropsychologist. (A clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults.) One day, while hiking a trail, I came up with the idea for Careblazers and I decided to see if posting videos online could provide help to the many other Careblazers in the world who don’t get to have help come directly to them in their homes. I hope that this work helps you in some way on your caregiving journey.
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