Alzheimer’s disease is an illness of the brain. It causes large numbers of nerve cells in the brain to die. This affects a person’s ability to remember things and think clearly. A person with Alzheimer’s become forgetful and easily confused as they may have a hard time concentrating. These problems get worse as the illness gets worse, making the job of a caregiver harder.
In This Article:
Communication Problems Caused By Alzheimer’s
Coping with Communciation Changes
Encouraging People with Alzheimer’s To Communicate
How To Effectively Communicate with Alzheimer’s Patients
It’s important to remember that the disease, not the person with Alzheimer’s Disease, causes these changes. Also, each person with Alzheimer’s may not have all the problems we will be discussing in this article. Each section will include information on how to cope with communication changes caused by Alzheimer’s Disease.
Communication Problems Caused By Alzheimer’s Disease
Communication is hard for people with AD because they have trouble remembering things. They may struggle to find words or forget what they want to say. You may feel impatient and wish they could just say what they want, but they can’t. It may help you to know more about common communication problems caused by AD. Once you know more, you’ll have a better sense of how to cope.
Here are some communication problems caused by Alzheimer’s Disease
Also, Alzheimer’s Disease causes some people to get confused about language. For example, the person might forget or no longer understand English if it was learned as a second language. Instead, he or she might understand and use only the first language learned, such as Spanish.
Coping With Changes in Communication Skills Due To Alzheimer’s
The first step is to understand that the disease causes changes in communication skills. The second step is to try some tips that may make communication with Alzheimer’s patients easier. For example, keep the following suggestions in mind as you go about day-to-day care.
Tips on how to connect with a person who has Alzheimer’s:
Encouraging People with Alzheimer’s To Communicate
To encourage the person with AD to communicate with you:
How To Effectively Communicate with Alzheimer’s Patients
It can be difficult and frustrating at times to communicate effectively with someone who has Alzheimer’s Disease.
Here are some tips that can be helpful when talking to a person with Alzheimer’s:
Here are some examples of what you can say:
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Source: National Institute on Aging
Catharine “Kate” is a Certified Administrator for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and an Expert Senior Care Advisor. Kate’s grandmother battled Alzheimer’s Disease and Kate personally understands what millions of families are going through. Kate and her team are very passionate in empowering Seniors and their families by providing them with the Best Available Senior Care Options based on Senior’s care needs, preferred location and family’s budget.
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