When it comes to communicating with someone who has dementia, education is really important. In order to best prepared for dealing with those with dementia, you can watch the below video to get started.

This video explores one family’s interaction as they figure out life support and end- of-life decisions regarding a loved one. The family is torn apart become no one knew what the patient wanted. The video explains how advance directives can eliminate this pain and confusion, as a “gift to your family.” The presenter states that the time to establish advance directives is when you are healthy and competent, not when you are being wheeled into the ER.