Monday, December 10, 2018

They Call It "Therapeutic Lying" -- Deceiving a Dementia Patient into Treatment

We’ve tricked Mom into coming here because she’s not safe living alone. Moments before, we set up her room with photos and labeled her clothing. Nurses recommended we stay out of sight. I feel like the worst daughter.

But according to doctors and social workers, we’re doing the most caring thing.


The Dementia Heist

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