Try: Keep communication simple call the cr by name ask one question at a time and give the cr ample time to answer it is ok to repeat yourself if needed body language is important especially as alzheimer’s progresses if the cr struggles to speak focus on nonverbal communication encourage the cr to point or gesture if they can’t remember what an object is called use your own body language make good eye contact if you are getting irritated tense or feel rushed it can make the cr even more flustered remember be patient and try not to get frustrated with the cr

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Categories: Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Alzheimer alzheimer’s dementia communication

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