Communication Tips for Talking with Someone Who Has Dementia
Practical ways to talk with someone living with dementia: how to set up a conversation, what to say instead of quizzing or correcting, and how to listen.
Gaa-izhi-ganawendang nibiiwaabikoniwin apii gaa-ayaad, dementia bimaadiziiwan wiijiiwaad, miinwaa giin-gii-nibiiwaabikoniwin.
Practical ways to talk with someone living with dementia: how to set up a conversation, what to say instead of quizzing or correcting, and how to listen.
Why a person living with dementia may refuse or get upset with an activity, what to try instead, what to avoid, and when a sudden change needs a doctor.
Gentle routines, room changes and calm activities that may ease late-day restlessness in dementia, plus when to call a doctor about new or worsening symptoms.
Step-by-step tablet and phone setup for someone with dementia: lock to one app, larger text, fewer notifications, a simple home screen, volume and privacy.
A caregiver's checklist for choosing dementia apps and games: start with your goal, avoid timers and ads, check privacy, and read evidence claims with care.
Signs of caregiver burnout, how to find respite and support groups, and free US helplines, including the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline and Eldercare Locator.
Why a person living with dementia asks to go home even when they are home, what to say, calming activities to try, and how to keep them safe if they try to leave.
Why a person living with dementia asks the same question over and over, calm ways to answer, simple tools that help, and when a sudden change needs a doctor.
Mazinaigan mikwendaan, gaawiin zhaagodaadiwin, gaawiin anamiijigewin miinwaa gaawiin nakamowin. Naadamaad browser-ayaawaad.
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