Is It Wrong to Lie to Someone With Alzheimer's?

Have you heard of the "therapeutic lie" in dementia care? Is it morally wrong, or is it a kind way to calm someone down who doesn't believe or remember the truth?

Is It Wrong to Lie to Someone With Alzheimer's? By Esther Heerema, MSW Have you heard of the "therapeutic lie" in dementia care? Is it morally wrong, or is it a kind way to calm someone down who doesn't believe or remember the truth? READ NOW  Coping With Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Behavior and Dementia  Some research has indicated that development of OCD behaviors later in life (as opposed to a life-long tendency) could be connected to the early stages of dementia, and should be evaluated by a knowledgeable physician. READ NOW  Understanding Juvenile Huntington's Disease  Studies have estimated that about 5-10 percent of Huntington's disease cases are classified as juvenile. Here's how juvenile Huntington's disease is different from adult-onset Huntington's Disease. READ NOW  How Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Affect People With Dementia  Often, people who have dementia and develop a UTI will experience significant behavioral changes, partially because they may not be able to clearly communicate that they're not feeling well. Here's how to recognize the symptoms. READ NOW  What Does Oriented x1, x2, x3, and x4 Mean in Dementia?  You may hear a physician state, "She is alert and oriented times three." Here's what that means, and how dementia affects orientation. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Cerebral Atrophy: Is Your Brain Shrinking? How the GPCOG Tool Is Used to Screen for Dementia Tips on How to Remember People's Names Research: Ultrasound Reverses Effects of Alzheimer's in Mice Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Your Ability to Walk? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy