When people who live with alzheimer disease and other dementias (PLWD) feel threatened or afraid, they react just like most other living things with one of three responses: fight, flight, or freeze. These normal responses are often pathologized in PLWD. When they “fight” back, it’s called “being combative,” or “aggressive behviour.” When they try to … Continue reading 30 powerful things you could say to reduce anxiety and anger, and connect with people who live with alzheimer disease