Memory Loss, Repetition & Confusion

Responding to Requests for Deceased Relatives: Truth vs. Comfort

Family caregiver gently comforting an older adult with dementia in a warm home living room, holding hands beside a blurred family photo

Caring for a loved one with dementia often means responding when they ask about people who have died. This article explores why such requests happen, the ethical balance between truth and comfort, and concrete, stage‑specific communication techniques. You’ll find sample…

Answering the Same Question for the 10th Time: Survival Guide

Family caregiver gently reassuring an older adult with dementia in a comfortable living room with a visible day/date clock and memory board

Repeated questions are one of the most common, frustrating challenges in dementia caregiving. This survival guide explains why repetition happens and gives practical, evidence-informed communication strategies, sample phrases, and realistic conversation scripts to reduce stress, preserve dignity, and improve connection…

Therapeutic Lying: Is It Okay to Lie to Dementia Patients?

Family caregiver gently reassuring an older adult with dementia in a warm home setting, showing calm, compassionate communication

Therapeutic lying — gently giving false information to reduce distress — is a controversial but increasingly accepted tool in dementia care. This article explores ethical considerations, evidence, practical communication techniques, and alternatives for family caregivers supporting loved ones with dementia…

Why Do They Repeat the Same Question? The Loop Explained

Family caregiver gently holding the hand of an elderly person with dementia in a calm home setting with a clock and photo album nearby

Repetitive questioning is a common, distressing symptom in dementia. This article explains why it happens and gives practical, evidence-based communication strategies, phrases, and conversation examples for family caregivers supporting loved ones at home. You’ll learn what triggers the loop, how…