When someone with dementia says something that isn’t true, it can feel confusing or frustrating. But this is usually confabulation, which happens when the brain fills in missing memory with made-up details. It is not lying, manipulation, or deceit. It is a dementia symptom. The brain may pull details from old memories, TV shows, conversations, dreams, or unrelated information. For the person with dementia, it feels real. So how should you respond? If the story is harmless, go along with it. Stay