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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
Mother with mid-stage dementia moved to MC 2 months ago. What to say in response to paranoid delusions?
11 AnswersSilverspring Answered 5 hours agoHas anyone caring for dementia patient had the patient ask everyone they see who they are and tell them they are glad to meet them?
13 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Jul 25, 2024Husband has Alzheimer's and asks for his mother, what should I tell him?
20 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Jul 25, 2024My mother has been in AL over 3 years and still complains, but now needs to be moved to the connected memory care. How do I explain this?
14 Answersbrandee Answered Jul 21, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
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33 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Jun 28, 2024Forum font.
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.
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