The foundation to engaging a person with dementia is the same, it too is about making a connection and responding to them as they are in that moment whilst considering them as a whole person. It involves collaboration, empathising, entering their individual and shared world and supporting a decision making process. It also involves being congruent, respecting them as a unique and equal person, and taking the time to listen to their perspectives and beyond and through words for important messages. It is being ‘tuned into’ them and demonstrating this through our body language, words and actions. When you are engaged with the person with dementia you are expressing unconditional positive regard a foundational pillar to person-centred care and you demonstrate this a way that it is tangibly seen, heard and/or understood. It’s ‘being with’ a person.