TEN ABSOLUTES FOR CAREGIVERS

1. Never argue, instead agree.  2. Never reason, instead divert. 3. Never shame, instead distract.  4. Never lecture, instead reassure.  5.  Never say "remember", instead reminisce.  6.  Never say "I told you so.", instead repeat- regroup.  7. Never say "You can't", say "Let's do this.."  8. Never command or demand,  instead ask or model.  9. Never condescend, instead encourage and praise.  10. Never force, instead reinforce.      This has been passed on from one care giver to another so I have no clue where it originated.