Is there a person inside dementia trying to get out?

Have you noticed when talking to a person at a certain stage of dementia that they can't get their words out? You can see the frustration. Sometimes you can guess at what they are trying to say. You only need a few words to get the idea. If they use words referring to their family it is a good bet that they have forgotten their family have visited. If they seem sad you can ask if their family has visited. It only needs some reassurance. It may not work but the fact you tried to talk to them and take them seriously may help.

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