Often, because of the changes brought about by Alzheimer's and dementia there can be quite a bit of difficulty understanding what your loved one wants and also making yourself understood by them. I just ran across this article giving some excellent tips to make communication much easier.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE PERSON WITH DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tips for Communication with a Loved One with Alzheimer's from Comfort Keepers Elder Care in Troy, MO
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Alzheimer's,
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memory loss,
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Interesting article on the importance of creative engagement. It's especially compelling about the research on Alzheimer's.
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