Managing Physical Connections When People Have Different Touch Tolerances [Video]

In the early stages, a person living with dementia may maintain their desire for touch and connection, however, the intensity might be overwhelming for an unsuspecting visitor. Watch as Teepa Snow, Dementia Care Specialist from Positive Approach to Care, and her team demonstrate techniques to help manage when a friend visits a person with early dementia who has more intense touch needs and tolerances than he has. Witness these strategies for maintaining meaningful connections, while respecting individual boundaries and sensitivities.

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