Alzheimer's 10 Absolutes

1.    Never Argue, Instead Agree

2.    Never Reason, Instead Divert!

3.    Never Shame, Instead Distract!

4.    Never Lecture, Instead Reassure!

5.    Never Say "Remember?" Instead Reminisce!

6.    Never Say, "I told you..." Instead Repeat and Regroup!

7.    Never say,"You can't!" Instead Find Out What They Can Do!

8.    Never Command or Demand, Instead Ask and Model!

9.    Never Condescend, Instead Encourage and Praise!

10.   Never Force, Instead Reinforce!

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