Visiting those with dementia – a real Christmas gift

Louise Morse  |  Features
Date posted:  1 Dec 2019
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Visiting those with dementia – a real Christmas gift

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Louise Morse challenges the view that says there is no point in visiting someone who has forgotten who you are

Families and relatives will be coming together for Christmas, and churches will be increasing their visits to care homes.

People often shy away from visiting people with dementia because the no rmal ground rules don’t apply, and they don’t know how to communicate effectively. Yet, as they visit, they bring an invisible gift that can be life-changing.

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