Quick Tip: Communication Trying to communicate with a person who has Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers 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. Be open to the persons concerns, even if he or she is hard to understand.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:39:14 +0000
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