Top 5 tips for communicating to those with Alzheimer’s:
Keep sentences short and use clear, simple language
Talk about situations and instances from the past, stored in long-term memories, which they are more likely to be able to remember
Calmly repeat comments, if required, when they lose their train of thought
Avoid a setting with competing noises; have a quiet, calm environment in which to talk and converse
Be flexible and patient – behave in a way you would like to be treated, with compassion, understanding and respect
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