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I wonder if they still tell people the truth, that they're in a facility. Even if people might not understand or remember that, I feel it's a very important dis
by Gravityloss 10y ago
I wonder if they still tell people the truth, that they're in a facility. Even if people might not understand or remember that, I feel it's a very important distinction.
In prisons, even if the people can't leave, they aren't lied to.
- scott_s 10y agoTelling someone with dementia the truth can be difficult. I don't mean this figuratively, I mean it literally: it is a difficult process because they do not believe you. If you constantly try to tell them the truth, you will constantly argue with them. I found this segment from the This American Life radio program enlightening: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/532/magic-words?act=2#play http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/532/m...