Is it okay to lie to a loved one with dementia? I would first suggest, try to provide them with redirection or validation with what they’re asking. However, if they’re very adamant about still wanting to know, for example, about their parents, when they’re 80 years old, they’re looking for mom and dad to come, you may want to also do what’s called therapeutic fibbing.
It’s okay to tell them that their parents went to the doctor’s appointment or to the grocery store, and they’ll be back later. Only because this way, it will not be upsetting to them if they knew that their parents had passed away some time ago, and then it’s going to really upset them with the emotions and the hurt, and sometimes anger. The best thing to do is try to make sure that you’re in a calm and relaxing environment for them as best as possible and as long as possible.
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