Dementia affects everyone differently so it's important to communicate in a way that is right for the person. Listen carefully and think about what you're going to say and how you'll say it. You can ...

Communicating with a person living with dementia can be challenging, but there are methods caregivers can use to make the process easier. Carol Taylor, a Jackson licensed clinical social worker who ...

One of the great challenges faced by families coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is learning how to communicate effectively with the person impacted by the disease while also ...

Communicating with a loved one suffering from dementia can be incredibly challenging. The cognitive decline associated with dementia can affect memory, language and communication skills, making it ...

Here are some principles of communication, action, and understanding that I have learned from my patients. I hope that they are helpful to you and your loved ones. 1. Truth is relative, and we must ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is meant to be a joyous time, but for families who have a loved one living with dementia, it can also be an unsettling one. With some ...

Many people with dementia will have some kind of sensory impairment, such as sight loss, hearing loss, or both. This can cause them more difficulties with their communication. However, there is still ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the nearly 12 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the holidays ...

Hannah Cross received funding from the Alzheimer's Society to conduct this research. Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.