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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
I yelled, yes, yelled at my elderly mom today, complete with a "G.D. it!"and feel horrible.
11 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied Mar 17, 2024How should you respond to a loved one who is asking to go home when they are already home?
17 AnswersMossyhaven Answered Mar 17, 2024Gently place my husband in a memory care facility.
5 AnswersNavy1952 Answered Mar 17, 2024My 88-year-old mother says she can’t remember how to answer the iPhone she has had for many years.
7 AnswersBeatty Replied Mar 16, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
Tech 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, 2024Smartphone recommendation for those with ALZ and dementia.
3 Commentscwillie Commented Jan 1, 2024
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