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     I wrote this a few years ago, but just added     switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if
     four more “things” to my list.       I can still feed myself.
     If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang   • If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious,
     this wish list up on the wall where I live. I   hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me
     want them to remember these things. The   that my feelings are unfounded.
     original list was also published in my book,   • If I get dementia, I don’t want to be
     When Someone You Know is Living in a   treated like a child. Talk to me like the
     Dementia Care Community.             adult that I am.

     • If I get dementia, I want my friends and   • If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the
      family to embrace my reality. If I think my   things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me
      spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visit-  find a way to exercise, read, and visit with
      ing my parents for dinner, let me believe   friends.
      those things. I’ll be much happier for it.  • If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a
     • If I get dementia, don’t argue with me   story from my past.
      about what is true for me versus what is   • If I get dementia, and I become agitated,
      true for you.                       take the time to figure out what is bother-
     • If I get dementia, and I am not sure who   ing me.
      you are, do not take it personally. My   • If I get dementia, treat me the way that
      timeline is confusing to me.        you would want to be treated.
     • If I get dementia, and can no longer use   • If I get dementia, make sure that there
      utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead,             Continued on pg 14
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