Yesterday morning I saw this tweet from Judy Cornish (The Dementia Handbook). She is a vocal advocate of the importance of tapping into the intuitive abilities of people with dementia. I believe this particular tweet is also relevant for our other social relationships.
Whenever I am with someone experiencing #dementia, I assume the role of mood creator. I make sure that I am not radiating sadness, concern, or amazement at their impairments. For both of us, I am looking for something beautiful, funny, or heartwarming to enjoy.
Cornish also quotes Maya Angelou who said, “People will never forget how you made them feel.”
