How to support someone with dementia to make everyday decisions as the dementia progresses?

Let's look at an example

After some time, Mansour feels stressed when choosing his clothes for the next day with Mariam. He starts to worry about everything else he needs to do the next day and becomes anxious. This makes it difficult for Mariam to support Mansour in making his decision.
2. Check your understanding
Support for making decisions as the dementia progresses.

What should Mariamdo? Please check all the responses that you feel are appropriate.

Remember

  • Supporting someone with dementia in making their own choices is possible, even as dementia progresses.
  • It may help to simplify decisions by limiting the number of choices or discuss the situation at a better time when the person is in a better mood or less worried.