Understanding how to cope with an uncomfortable situation before going out is key. These recommendations can help:
Keep calm. Your demeanor and attitude are highly contagious to a loved one with dementia.
Carry cards. If you are worried about how embarrassing dementia behaviors may impact others around you, create some small business-sized cards that you can discreetly hand out. They can simply state, “Please forgive any impolite actions or outbursts. These are the result of dementia.”
Track triggers. Keep a journal to make note of details on difficult behaviors in public and then look for commonalities.