7 years ago
The pros and cons of therapeutic lying in dementia care.
Is it ever acceptable to tell ‘white lies’ to a loved one with dementia? Find out the arguments for and against the use of therapeutic lying. Being brought back to reality and told the truth, ie ‘your husband/wife/sister/died ten years ago’ could cause unnecessary anguish and pain. And if you need to do this a lot (because they often forget the same person is dead) imagine how distressing it could become.
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