Lori Horstman, LLC.
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One thing dementia teaches families:
Connection and communication are not the same thing.🚫
You can communicate all day long and still not connect.
But when someone feels understood...
👉everything changes.
Caregivers need care too.
👉 Follow for support, strategies, and reminders that you're not alone.
❤️ Like if you've ever felt exhausted by caregiving.
🔄 Share with someone who gives so much to others.
The dementia brain processes slower—not necessarily less.
Families often rush conversations because they’re uncomfortable with silence.
But the dementia brain frequently needs:
👉 MORE processing time.
Why?
Processing speed slows as the brain struggles to:
🧠interpret language
🧠retrieve information
🧠organize responses
Ask ONE question.
👉Pause.
👉Wait longer than feels natural.
I teach communication pacing strategies that dramatically improve interaction. Check out my website for our next Care Giver Support group! LoriHorstman.com
If your loved one follows you everywhere… it may be anxiety, not manipulation.
Many caregivers experience shadowing.👥
A loved one follows them room to room.
And understandably, it can feel exhausting!
Why?
From a brain perspective, shadowing often happens because:
👉 The brain feels unsafe when disconnected.
👉Familiar people become anchors for security.
Tip:
💜Offer reassurance before leaving the room.
💜Use calm transitions.
💜Avoid disappearing suddenly.
We teach families how to understand the WHY behind dementia behaviors—not just react to them. Check out my website for upcoming support group dates! lorihorstman.com
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