The ability to communicate is the life-blood of our society but most importantly, it is the essence of our relationships. People with dementia often experience difficulties with language and can find it difficult to express themselves. Learn how communication can be impacted by dementia, and the communication strategies that can best support a person living with dementia.

By changing our communication we will help the person with dementia have a sense of connection, they will feel safer, and the relationship will remain intact connected by compassion and understanding. We can even have some fun!

Everyone communicates, it is what makes the world go round and makes us function as human beings. It's easy to think that our primary way of communication is by talking to each other. But in fact, communication is only 10% of what we say, with the rest of our communication being non-verbal and our body language.

Find out how dementia can affect a person's ability to communicate. We will look at how communication abilities can change as the disease progresses, and discuss how our own communication style is an important factor when communicating with someone living with dementia.

Changing our communication style will help provide connection and preserve relationships that may otherwise be negatively impacted.

Learn how to best support communication between us and a person living with dementia. This will help the person to be their best self, and to feel dignified, respected and loved. And the relationship will remain intact, connected with compassion and understanding.

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