As we step into a new year, consider how you communicate with your loved one. For those living with dementia, reality can sometimes shift. Instead of correcting them, using fiblets—gentle validations of their perception—can bring peace and harmony to your interactions.
If they mention something from the past as though it’s happening now, join them in their memory. Acknowledging their reality isn’t deception; it’s an act of kindness that prioritizes their emotional well-being. This January, practice engaging with empathy and watch how entering their world fosters understanding and reduces stress for both of you. Fiblets are a way to create shared moments of calm in an otherwise chaotic journey.