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The Calm-Down Cheat Sheet

What to say, and what never to say, in five of the hardest dementia moments. Print it for the fridge.

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From Dr. Fernando Vera, occupational therapist.

The Calm-Down Cheat Sheet

What's inside

  • Five hard moments: trying to leave, refusing the shower, the same question again, “I want to go home” and late-day agitation.
  • Ten swaps: what to say and do, next to what not to say and do.
  • Why each one works, in one line.