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[quote=Anonymous]My late father had dementia. Don’t overstay. Set a timer for yourself - whatever you think you can handle - 15 minutes is totally fine. Bring photos - do a show and tell. Point out everyone in the photo and describe why you like some aspect of the picture (“look at Aunt Mary’s earrings! I’d wear those today!) and be upbeat. If the pictures make you tear up, that’s ok - just grab a tissue and move on, even saying you get sentimental. Helpful to talk about maybe one event depicted in the photos. Ok to have a one sided conversation. Music is so meaningful. I used to play my dad’s favorite 50s doo wop song on my iPhone when I’d visit. It would play quietly on repeat in the background. Sometimes he’d tap his feet. Sometimes, I’d dance to the song and he thought it was hilarious. You don’t have to talk. Human touch is so important. You can also hold hands while you talk or give side hugs.[/quote]
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