Communication is not just words spoken by one and listening by another. Communication involves body language, voice inflection, visual ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s is an opportunity for individuals and families experiencing communication challenges with someone with dementia in a home setting to learn about new approaches. After the performance, there will ...

Emory and Georgia State are using improv comedy techniques to train caregivers, fostering better communication and connection with people living with dementia.

After an early-career lesson, Teepa Snow built a national dementia care model focused on seeing the person, not the disease.

Learning how to talk to a parent with dementia can feel like you are speaking a new language. Here are some tips for communicating with someone with dementia. Learning how to talk to a parent with ...

Patients with dementia can still recognise unanswered questions and weak explanations – and it can heighten distress.

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.

Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their ...

Aides that provide medical care are required to have dementia training, but that requirement doesn’t apply to homemaker companion agency workers. Part of a state bill would change that.