How can you manage changes in judgement?

Let’s go through an example

Ivan is in town visiting his aunt Komal who has dementia. They are on their way to a relative’s house for an event. In order to get there, Ivan decides to hail a taxi. All of a sudden, the car pulls up alongside Komal and startles her. Komal, who is normally a very gentle woman, starts scolding the taxi driver

Managing changes in judgement.

What would you recommend to Ivan to help him deal with this situation?

Please select all correct responses.

Ivan could carry a business card that explains, ‘My companion has dementia, please be patient with us.’ and give this card to the taxi driver.

Accept the behaviour. If the taxi driver doesn’t seem to notice, let it be. Find ways to adapt.

Stay calm and reassure Komal everything is alright.

Walk Komal back to her apartment and leave because what happened is embarrassing.

Put his hand on Komal’s mouth in order to stop her scolding the driver.

Module

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Lesson 9. Changes in judgement