One of the most powerful tools in dementia care is learning to step into their world instead of dragging them into ours. If a resident believes they need to pick up their children from school, don't argue with facts—join their emotional reality. "Tell me about your children. They must be wonderful kids." This validates their feelings while gently redirecting their focus. At Tucson Assisted Living Retreat, we train our caregivers to enter the resident's world with curiosity, not correction. We as