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My mom lives in a dementia home nearby, and I visit her twice a week. She’s a real talker, but most of what she says is repetitive, fragmented, and doesn’t make sense. It’s hard to just sit there listening to her babbling, but when I try to guide the conversation, it backfires sometimes. For instance, if I bring up what my sister is doing, she thinks it’s HER sister (who died 6 years ago) and asks why she hasn’t visited. Sometimes it feels like I’m talking to a squirrel! I’d appreciate any tips for how to talk to Mom or at least spend the time in a way she can enjoy.