1. Choose simple words and short sentences and use a gentle, calm tone of voice.
2. Avoid talking to the person with Alzheimer's like a baby or talking about the person as if he or she weren't there.
3. Minimize distractions and noise—such as the television or radio—to help the person focus on what you are saying.
4. Make eye contact and call the person by name, making sure you have his or her attention before speaking.
5. Allow enough time for a response. Be careful not to interrupt.
6. If the person with Alzheimer's is struggling to find a word or communicate a thought, gently try to provide the word he or she is looking for.
7. Try to frame questions and instructions in a positive way.
8. Be open to the person's concerns, even if he or she is hard to understand.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Communicating with a Person with Alzheimer's Disease
Trying to communicate with a person who has Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Both understanding and being understood may be difficult.
1. Choose simple words and short sentences and use a gentle, calm tone of voice.
2. Avoid talking to the person with Alzheimer's like a baby or talking about the person as if he or she weren't there.
3. Minimize distractions and noise—such as the television or radio—to help the person focus on what you are saying.
4. Make eye contact and call the person by name, making sure you have his or her attention before speaking.
5. Allow enough time for a response. Be careful not to interrupt.
6. If the person with Alzheimer's is struggling to find a word or communicate a thought, gently try to provide the word he or she is looking for.
7. Try to frame questions and instructions in a positive way.
8. Be open to the person's concerns, even if he or she is hard to understand.
1. Choose simple words and short sentences and use a gentle, calm tone of voice.
2. Avoid talking to the person with Alzheimer's like a baby or talking about the person as if he or she weren't there.
3. Minimize distractions and noise—such as the television or radio—to help the person focus on what you are saying.
4. Make eye contact and call the person by name, making sure you have his or her attention before speaking.
5. Allow enough time for a response. Be careful not to interrupt.
6. If the person with Alzheimer's is struggling to find a word or communicate a thought, gently try to provide the word he or she is looking for.
7. Try to frame questions and instructions in a positive way.
8. Be open to the person's concerns, even if he or she is hard to understand.
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