5 Dementia Behavior Strategies That Feel Wrong But Actually Work

5 Dementia Behavior Strategies That Feel Wrong But Actually Work

From Dementia Careblazers by Dr. Natali Edmonds

March 18, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 172

About this episode

This episode shares five practical, psychology-based strategies for handling challenging dementia behaviors effectively.

Dementia behaviors can feel confusing, frustrating, and exhausting, especially when the more you try to explain or reason, the worse it seems to get. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 underrated ways to handle dementia behaviors that actually work in real life. These are practical, psychology-based strategies you can try the next time your loved one with dementia becomes defensive, upset, anxious, or stuck in a belief that doesn't match your reality. These strategies are simple, but they can dramatically shift how a moment unfolds. You don't have to try all five. Start with one this week and notice what changes. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here . Get your FREE Dementia Careblazer Survival Guide, downloaded over 100,000 times worldwide: https://go.careblazers.com/survivalguide **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Natali Edmonds

Topics covered

  • dementia behavior
  • psychology strategies
  • caregiving
  • mental health
  • communication

Keywords

  • dementia
  • behavior strategies
  • caregiving tips
  • psychology
  • communication techniques

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Organizations: Dementia Careblazers

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