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When Visits Stay With You After Seeing Someone With Dementia

When Visits Stay With You After Seeing Someone With Dementiaby: Liz BrownPublished on: 25/07/2026

After visiting someone with dementia, you may feel sad, heavy, or unsettled even if nothing bad happened. Here’s why those visits can stay with you.

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When Visits Stay With You After Seeing Someone With Dementia

Do I Correct Them or Let It Go? | Dementia Communication Support

Do I Correct Them or Let It Go? | Dementia Communication Supportby: Liz BrownPublished on: 20/07/2026

When someone with dementia says something untrue or repeats a question, it can be hard to know whether to correct, redirect, or let it go.

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Do I Correct Them or Let It Go? | Dementia Communication Support

I Don’t Know How to Be With Them Now | Dementia Support

I Don’t Know How to Be With Them Now | Dementia Supportby: Liz BrownPublished on: 19/07/2026

When someone you love has dementia, the relationship can feel different. Learn why conversations may feel harder and how to name what has changed.

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Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Loss

Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Lossby: Liz BrownPublished on: 27/02/2026

A gentle reflection on feeling unsafe inside yourself while navigating dementia caregiving and why nothing is wrong with you.

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Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Loss