Adria Thompson
Region: US
Tuesday 22 September 2026 19:16:36 GMT
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DaisyChain :
There are days when approach 3 would suit me nicely.
2026-09-23 15:21:21
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Brenda :
I talk too fast. I talk way too fast when I talk to my grandmother. that's what I got out of this. thank you
2026-09-23 10:00:34
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E.E.S.K. :
I mean severe dementia they barely register anything except single words like "hi", "food", "bye" etc. And for mild dementia it's not everyone who needs that slow of a conversation, a lot of them can joke and a follow a more intellectually stimulating conversation without trouble so never be afraid to made. a judgement based on the person, not just the diagnosis.
2026-09-23 18:05:02
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glutenhater :
wow i love this thank you for making it. you never patronise! you never baby voice! you treat them like an adult in an accessible way! 10/10
2026-09-22 20:48:04
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⋮ ✩ 𝘭𝘺𝘬𝘰𝘴ˏˏ 𐂯 :
why don't you introduce yourself in the last one?
2026-09-22 22:13:24
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Jacob :
This is really accurate but why did the last one relax me?
2026-09-22 22:11:44
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babyfrog :
i’m unfamiliar with caring for someone with dementia so i first noticed how your entrance got quicker and more confident as the dementia became more severe, but you spoke more slowly. interesting!
2026-09-23 12:47:20
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Propitlikeithot :
I worked in dementia care for a few months in 2020. There was a woman in a later stage who was Catholic as am I. The facility got permission from the family to let me pray with her and film her and we prayed some of the rosary together. It was the first time she had spoken coherently in months and one of the last times her family heard her doing so 🥺
2026-09-23 02:19:11
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nona :
does it mean i should ask less about their opinion the more their sickness progress?
2026-09-23 19:13:29
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Ciz :
fantastic demonstration, really helpful
2026-09-22 19:45:34
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Donna 🇨🇦 :
Ok, this is a fantastic approach. It would be very helpful to show this in a caregiving meeting (like those run by the Alzheimer Society). It’s one thing to know language processing times, it’s another to put it into action in such an informative way. I notice that each scenario you are asking fewer questions. This is great. You should do more of these.
2026-09-22 20:55:11
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Awesome Scorpion 🇳🇿 :
this made me cry, thinking about my grandad
2026-09-23 07:22:02
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Bella:) :
I love this!! You did great. No patronizing or baby talk. You spoke at the perfect speed and really annunciated your words. Only note I would possibly add is with severe dementia, grabbing their arm as you state what you’re doing might cause them to jerk back away from you as they tend to need longer to process what you’re saying. Ask or let them know politely to extend their arm and point to them which arm you’d like them to give you. If they are unable, then slowly put it on yourself. You’re super lovely and seem approachable though
2026-09-23 05:32:54
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Stickynote :
Really like how you presented the differences across abilities- well done!
2026-09-22 21:57:39
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Moonfall🌙 :
Me thinking you were supposed to be the ine with dementia and not talking to someone with dementia😭😭😭
2026-09-24 07:18:00
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sickcutiesinyourarea :
I'd be a horrible grandpa.
2026-09-24 09:37:58
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baby.cheeses 🇦🇺 :
You are doing the Lord’s work here. Appreciate the education.
2026-09-24 09:44:09
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kucthefirst :
I was always interested in this topic, not knowing we would need to use it by my grandma. thanks! ❤️
2026-09-24 09:13:39
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KIT :
this is so helpful, thank you
2026-09-23 01:12:29
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rickytickybobbywobbin :
my mom had a traumatic brain injury a few years ago and I know that it increases her risk of dementia a lot. I’m so terrified about the possibility of this happening to her. I know we shouldn’t worry about things that COULD happen but I can’t help it.
2026-09-23 11:41:11
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Koemi :
This made me feel sad for some reason🥺
2026-09-23 12:42:30
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🦇 Penny 🦇 :
This is helpful. I think my Abuela is developing dementia, this helps me to know how to speak with her to be more effective and helpful 🖤
2026-09-23 17:44:38
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Insect 🐛 🪰🐌 🇵🇸 :
I work in dementia care. best practice is to slow down and take your time. slow your speech slightly, articulate clearly, and if needed raise the volume of your voice based on their cognitive level [Red heart] thanks for sharing!
2026-09-22 23:20:32
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a_p_l_e_ 🇨🇦 :
When I was leaving my visit with my Mom on Sunday, I said "I'll see you again soon" and she said "yes." She hasn't spoken in months! It was so good to hear her voice. 🥰
2026-09-22 23:33:33
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Jasper ⚞•⚟ :
My grandad is around moderate on good days but mostly severe. I love this approach, I can literally frame in my mind the points you make. I know in the last one, if you came on too quick with "I'm a friend of Cindy" it'd just be him not recalling fully who she is. I love the pause between showing the watch and saying it's pretty. Some people would think that's childish but honestly "do you like it?" would probably spark confusion for an answer. The pause you can see how they're reacting anyway, if they genuinely didn't like it, you can tell by reading them, if they do, just proceed. My nan doesn't fully know how to talk to him without confusing him, but with my mum and me, we were offering him cake last time. Asking him if he wants cake, not cake after he's had tea, not cake or chocolate, not cake in five minutes. Does he want a cupcake because when my mum asked, I'd immediately be waiting to grab the cupcake in a bowl ready. He had at least three cupcakes last time we went down. It was nice giving him the autonomy because some people, my nan being guilty of it sometimes, just try to reduce hastle by seeing it as a much bigger question of who what where why and answer for them
2026-09-23 01:12:19
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