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7 Tips for Talking with Someone who has Dementia • Approach from the front so as not to startle • Converse at eye level • Never argue or disagree; instead, join their reality • Keep it simple, stick to short specific statements • Reminisce - in general, older memories are easier to recall than recent ones • If an upset occurs, acknowledge their feelings and redirect with a change of scenery or new topic • Don’t be offended it you are not remembered in the moment; it’s not you it’s the dementia