Never argue, instead agree
Never reason, instead divert
Never shame, instead distract
Never lecture, instead reassure
Never say "remember," instead reminisce
Never say "I told you so," instead repeat, regroup
Never say "you can't," instead say "let's do this"
Never command or demand, instead ask or model
Never condescend, instead encourage and praise
Never force, instead reinforce
A friend passed this along to us from her Alzheimer's support group.
Don't be intimidated, ask your doctor for clarification whenever necessary.