How to Calm Your Loved One with Dementia When They're Distressed Ever felt helpless when trying to calm a loved one with dementia who is distressed, scared, or anxious? You're not alone. In today’s video, Dr. Natali reveals four life-changing strategies to help your loved ones find peace and comfort during their most challenging moments. Whether it’s through reassurance, redirection, reflection, or retreat, you'll learn how to effectively manage and significantly reduce the stress and anxiety experienced by those with dementia. What You'll Learn in This Video:  Reassurance Techniques: How simple words of comfort can make a big difference. Redirection Methods: Redirect their focus in a way that feels caring, not dismissive. - Reflection Strategies: Acknowledge their feelings to help them feel heard and understood.  Retreat Tips: Know when to give them space safely. Dr. Natali also responds to a real scenario from a viewer dealing with her father’s distressing delusions. See how these approaches can be applied in real-life situations to bring relief to both you and your loved one. ? Join Our Care Collective Program: Looking for more personalized support? Click the link below to join our exclusive program where you gain access to weekly support groups, expert Q&A sessions, and a community of caregivers just like you. https://careblazers.com/for-families If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers We have lot's of free resources and trainings.  ?️ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://careblazers.com/dementiadose ?️ Read our latest post: https://careblazers.com/blog -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_careblazers/ -Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCareblazers/ __ It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia friendly world, we must first create a caregiver friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.