Alzheimer's - Finding New Ways to Communicate

Different types of dementia, Alzheimer's, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others extremely difficult. 

As time is often limited for assisted living staff who provide care, this obstacle is particularly upsetting and challenging. 

Visiting family members and friends may also find that the limited communication with their loved ones is frustrating and at times painful.

You cannot change what happened to cause the impaired communication, but you can change how you approach it. Here are a few ideas to help you bridge the gaps:

1. Talking isn’t always necessary. You can enjoy each other’s company and don’t have to talk at all. Non-verbal communication is just as important to a relationship as verbal communication. Hold your mother’s hand. Put your arm around your grandfather’s shoulders. Maintain eye contact. Smile. Cry together. Laugh together.


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