16/02/2026
🧧 Visiting loved ones this Chinese New Year?
Amidst the house visitations and celebrations, some of us may be spending time with family members and friends living with dementia. Here are a few gentle reminders to help make those interactions more meaningful:
✨ Avoid asking “Do you remember who I am?” Instead, use more closed-ended questions to reduce pressure.
🎵 Engage through the senses as memory for music, rhythm, and touch often lasts longer than verbal memory. Examples include singing familiar hymns or songs, showing photos, and offering something to hold like a Bible, a cross or a soft object.
🔇 Reduce environmental distractions to make conversations easier. Choose quiet spaces whenever possible, and sit together at eye level when conversing.
🗣 Use simple, clear language when talking, and slow down to give space and time to respond.
Above all, your calm presence matters most. 🧡
KIN wishes all a lovely and meaningful Chinese New Year. May your visitations be filled with patience, warmth, and moments of true connection. 🍊🍊