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[quote=Anonymous]Try not to focus on the actual (repetitive) words, but the steadiness and calmness that you are conveying. Imagine it as almost like a mantra that soothes your loved one. Eventually, people with dementia lose at least some of their ability to verbally communicate and process language, but they remain very astute at picking up on emotions and non-verbal communication. So when you are repeating something for the billionth time, focus on your tone, and conveying matter-of-factness, “everything is okay,” positive regard and respect, etc. rather than the actual words and the fact that you’ve had to repeat them again and again. Just use it as a way to reiterate general calmness.[/quote]
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