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Dementia Communication

Delusion of Theft · L1

Fundamental concept

Validation, redirection, and safety during behavioral symptoms.

Read: Communicating with Residents Who Have Dementia →

Scenario

Resident insists staff stole her purse; purse is in the closet.

Resident insists staff stole her purse; purse is in the closet.

Best communication?