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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
How do I respond when mother is looking for younger brother who has been dead 20 years?
3 Answersfreqflyer Answered 19 hours agoHow to introduce in-home help to a once active and independent dementia sufferer.
10 AnswersBlueDew Answered Mar 21, 2025What is communication ‘protocol’ for ALF? What continuity is ‘normal?'
8 Answersigloo572 Replied Mar 20, 2025I need a cellphone without internet access for my wife. Any suggestions?
9 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Mar 19, 2025
Communication & Language Discussions
Talk to your elders about scam advertising.
9 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Mar 17, 2025US adult family homes run by foreigners / immigrants not English speaking, not so qualified, is this really happening? Versus at home.
14 CommentsIsthisrealyreal Commented Feb 24, 2025Bring Back Punctuation
28 CommentsArtistDaughter Commented Jun 27, 2024Forum font.
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