Sixteen things you should NEVER say to a person with dementia READ MORE: One in ten dementia patients may have been misdiagnosed, says expert By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:31 BST, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 15:31 BST, 26 August 2024 e-mail View comments More than 13million Americans will have dementia by 2050, estimates suggest — more than double the number today. The disease robs patients of their mental faculties, leaving them struggling to talk, express themselves and understand others.
And while communicating with someone suffering from the disease can be challenging, experts are seeking to help families connect with their loved ones. Researchers have now revealed a list of 16 things you should never say to a dementia patient because they could cause them stress or confusion. More than 13million Americans will have dementia by 2050, estimates suggest — more than double the number today (stock) Dana Eble, outreach manager for the Alzheimer's Caregivers Network in Detroit, Michigan — who was not involved with the list, told Fox News : 'Most people do not have regular interactions with those living with dementia, so it can be hard to know the do's and don'ts of what to say and how to behave.
'Unfortunately, even the most well-meaning of interactions can lead to stress or confusion for someone experiencing cognitive decline.' The complete list , mostly published in January this year, is revealed below: 1. Don't you remember Expert.