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Dementia communication tips for families
Dementia changes how a person processes words, tone, and emotion — but connection is still possible. Small shifts in how you speak make an enormous difference: shorter sentences, one question at a time, calm body language, and letting go of the need to correct. This guide shares the techniques our caregivers use every day.
What's included
Inside dementia communication tips
- How to approach, make eye contact, and use a calm tone
- Short sentences, simple choices, one step at a time
- What to do instead of correcting or arguing
- Responding to repeated questions without frustration
- Reading body language when words are hard to find
- De-escalating agitation and redirecting gently
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Families and caregivers supporting someone living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.
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