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How to maintain feeling respected, worthy and needed?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jan 29 12:12am | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
I don't have dementia, but what gives me the sense of being "respected, worthy, and needed" is:
+ Being asked what I want to do, not told -- and having my preferences accepted.
+ Being consulted on areas of my specialty/expertise. (I did earn a living for decades, ya know.)
+ Being asked to help out, even in small ways. (Being physically disabled, my help is limited.)
+ Being told outright that I am still important and wanted.
I'm not sure anybody, young or old, demented or not, gets enough of this.
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I agree, and would also add that we senior citizens have a lot of practical experience in life's challenges, so we appreciate being asked by our children and grandchildren, and our younger friends, for advice.
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@ cuyler - I agree one hundred percent, Scott. There are many organizations that offer group activities for dementia patients. I imagine your neurologist or his nurse has information concerning these groups in your area.
Or you can pass on information to your family and friends about what your partner needs!