Supporting a person living with dementia can become particularly challenging when they refuse assistance with personal care, hygiene, dressing, or other daily activities. Understanding the reasons behind these responses is an important first step toward providing compassionate and effective care.

This session explores the many factors that may contribute to refusal of care, including changes in cognition, communication, routine, and emotional well-being. You'll learn practical approaches for introducing care in a respectful and reassuring way, adapting routines to match individual preferences, and creating positive experiences that encourage cooperation rather than conflict.

By focusing on the person's needs, preferences, and emotions, these strategies can help reduce stress for both the care partner and the individual receiving care while supporting dignity and quality of life.

Get the most out of this session by downloading the accompanying Session Companion Guide to follow along, record notes, and revisit key concepts whenever you need them.