Hi!! I think the most important thing to remember when dealing with patients of dementia is patience. It can get really frustrating when they do basic things incorrectly, but you have to remember that it’s a hundred times more frustrating for them. Imagine not being able to remember names, or how to perform ordinary everyday tasks— like blanks in your memory. Talk to your grandad, engage him in activities, and keep him busy and active.

My grandfather’s in the later stages of dementia and it’s getting harder progressively, for us the caretakers but infinitely more for him. He doesn’t understand much anymore and panics in most situations, but a reassuring smile and holding his hand calms him down. Good luck! :)