Did I Remember to Tell You? Quotes

“We need to allow our loved ones to have ownership of the negative emotions regardless of our full understanding. This is not about whether they should or should not feel a particular way. All that matters is how they are feeling and what needs to be done to help them achieve a positive emotional state.”
― Pam Kovacs Johnson, Did I Remember to Tell You?: A Real-Life Guidebook for Dementia Family Caregivers

“Things are never going to be the way they used to be. Choosing to see situations with a different perspective improves everyone’s attitudes and temperaments. Also, you are more likely to achieve a favorable outcome for both of you. Changing your mindset will affect a positive change in theirs.”
― Pam Kovacs Johnson, Did I Remember to Tell You?: A Real-Life Guidebook for Dementia Family Caregivers