In this video, I sit with someone living with dementia and demonstrate a simple, calm way to encourage hydration without confrontation. You’ll notice that when I ask if she’s thirsty, she doesn’t take a sip right away. But a few moments later, with a gentle verbal cue “go ahead and take a sip," she drinks. This is a great example of why non-confrontational dementia care is so important. Instead of listing all the medical reasons why someone should drink water (risk of dehydration, UTIs, hot weat