What do you actually say when you talk to someone with dementia? The best conversations aren’t about testing memory they’re about connection. Focus on feelings, not facts. Ask about how they feel, talk about what’s happening around you, and share stories or memories that bring joy instead of confusion. Whether your loved one has mild or advanced dementia, communication can still be meaningful when you meet them where they are. Send this to friends or family who will be spending time with someone

Sarah teaches a seniors group the "Yes, and..." improv technique, and Derek, who is struggling to cope with caregiving for Dottie, starts using it. Therapeutic Fibbing is technique often recommended by dementia experts. It is the practice of agreeing or saying things that are not true to avoid causing someone distress and to make them feel safe and comforted. #caregiving #therapeuticfibbing #dementia TELUS Fund | Stories for Caregivers