
Appearance, and the fact that it still matters even in later stage dementia is rarely discussed in dementia care. There is little research on this important subject, yet it can have a great effect on both the person living with dementia as well as their carer/supporter.
Consider how you feel when someone says to you “you’re looking lovely today”. It is the same for a person with dementia and that greeting will be reflected leaving both care giver and receiver feeling better.