Appearance matters – even, and especially, in later stage dementia
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.
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