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Alzheimer’s

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1. Focus on the feelings, not the facts. Sometimes the emotions being expressed are more important than what is being said. Look for the feelings behind the words.
2. As much as 90 percent of our communication is nonverbal. Be aware that words can carry one message and the body another.
3. Avoid confusing expressions. If you ask the person to “Hop in!” He or she may take that as a literal instruction. Describe the action directly to prevent confusion. “Please come here. Your shower is ready.”
4. The person in your care may not understand your words, but he may nevertheless respond to the tone of your voice or your posture.
5. Turn negatives into positives. Instead of saying, “Don’t go there,” try saying, “Let’s go to the dining room.”
6. In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, difficulty following conversations when there are many speakers in the room is not a problem.
7. Nonverbal messages are given through silence, body movements, or facial expression.
8. Gently help the person in your care to communicate with the other person. This is especially important when visiting the doctor or in the hospital.
9. Communication problems get progressively worse over the course of Alzheimer’s, until verbal communication becomes virtually impossible.
10. Communication difficulties will not be affected by hearing and vision loss.