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A woman practices redirection in dementia care as she shows her aging mother some of her old jewelry.

How Redirection in Dementia Care Can Reduce Stress for Caregivers

Supporting a loved one with dementia presents unique challenges, particularly when they become fixated on a troubling thought or insist on doing something unsafe. In these situations, reasoning with them often proves ineffective, sometimes even escalating their distress. But there is an approach that can help diffuse tension and restore