Laughter and love are the most important. For the last three years I had taken care of my mom, who suffered from dementia. It’s hard, but trying to stay positive and make her laugh made the days easier. If you get frustrated or upset, leave the room for a second so they don’t pick up on your feelings. We’d also start each day with a run down of who she is and where we are, and who I am on bad days (“hey mom, I’m your baby, I just grew up and got fat” would always get a chuckle). Sending love and positive vibes to you and anyone taking care of family