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Speech, Communication and Aging

Resources and advice for dealing with changes or complications in the ability to communicate due to illness or injury. Medical conditions may cause communication disorders such as aphasia, loss of word recall and repetitive language.

Communication & Language Articles

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.
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Repetition & 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.
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Aphasia: 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.
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Conversations 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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