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Parkinson’s Disease Top Tips: Communicating in Spite of Speech and Voice Disorders
The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for facilitating communication with a loved one who has PD.
2 CommentsRepetition & Dementia: Navigating Mum’s Question Loop
Like many other dementia patients, my mother repeatedly asks a handful of complex and emotionally charged questions. This is how I try to set her mind at ease.
1 CommentAphasia: Speech Problems Caused by Brain Injury
Some seniors may lose the ability to communicate following a stroke or due to the progression of a neurological disease. Fortunately, a variety of tools and techniques are available to facilitate communication with a loved one who has a speech disorder.
0 CommentsConversations with a Dementia Patient Can Be Frustrating
Caregiver Blog: Sometimes I get so frustrated when trying to talk with my husband with dementia that I end up ignoring him and reading a book. I don't want to hurt him, but there comes a point when I just can't take it anymore.
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Communication & Language Questions
What should I do?
12 Answersfunkygrandma59 Replied May 13, 2024Can a repeated phrase be changed in a dementia patient?
9 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered May 12, 2024My husband's mom just died, my husband was with her. I want to reach out to him. How?
12 AnswersMiaMoor Answered May 11, 2024Any suggestions on how to talk to a parent about dying?
20 AnswersMiaMoor Answered May 11, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
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8 Commentsfreqflyer Commented May 4, 2024Tech problems with you or your parents?
14 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Mar 2, 2024My brother died yesterday on February 13, 2024.
48 CommentsScampie1 Commented Mar 2, 2024Something I did with my father.
5 Commentsstrugglinson Commented Feb 5, 2024
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