Dementia care isn’t about being right — it’s about being kind.

When supporting someone living with dementia, avoiding arguments and constant corrections can make a profound difference. What may seem like a small disagreement can quickly lead to:

• Increased fear

• Agitation

• Aggression

• Loss of trust

Why does correction often fail?

Because dementia affects the brain’s ability to reason and process logic. What feels like a “simple fix” to us can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even threatening to them.

In those moments, being corrected doesn’t feel helpful — it can feel like being attacked.

Instead, we must shift our approach.

Choose empathy over accuracy.

Choose reassurance over correction.

Choose peace over precision.

Sometimes, the best care we can provide is not in fixing the moment — but in preserving the person’s sense of safety and dignity.

Dr. Chidi.

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