"Even though people experiencing dementia become unable to recount
what has just happened, they still go through the experience - even
without recall.
The psychological present lasts about three seconds. We experience
the present even when we have dementia. The emotional pain caused by
callous treatment or unkind talk occurs during that period.
The moods and actions of people with dementia are expressions of what
they have experienced, whether they can still use language and recall,
or not."
~Judy Cornish, The Dementia Handbook: How to Provide Dementia Care at Home
Created: 2018.11.08
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