What Do We Do When They Say No? Navigating Care Refusals in Dementia with Adria Thompson, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder, Be Light Care Consulting

What Do We Do When They Say No? Navigating Care Refusals in Dementia with Adria Thompson, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder, Be Light Care Consulting

What do we do when someone we love says no to the very thing we believe will help them most?

When care is met with resistance, it can feel frustrating and heartbreaking—especially when dementia is part of the story. In this episode, we unpack the topic of refusals of care in dementia: why they happen, what's really behind the resistance, and how we can respond with more compassion and less fear.

Joining me is award-winning dementia care educator Adria Thompson, founder of Be Light Care Consulting. With over nine years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Adria shares practical strategies for decreasing refusals of care through communication, environment, and truly knowing the person behind the diagnosis.

We recorded this conversation at the Silver Eco Festival in Cannes, France, where Adria was recognized internationally for her work and we spoke on a panel together with Dementia Darling, Carrie Aalberts.

Whether you're a professional or family caregiver, you'll walk away with insights you can use today—and a renewed sense of hope.


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