How to Listen to an Alzheimer’s Patient

Alzheimer's Reading Room | How to listen to an Alzheimer's Patient

Two of the biggest problems Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregivers face are how to cope, and how to talk with someone who has dementia.

The issue: are you really listening to the person living with dementia? Or, are you immediately reacting, or overreacting to their words?


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By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer’s Reading Room

Let’s face it, Alzheimer’s patients often say things that seem nonsensical to us; or, say things that leave us exasperated, confused, frustrated, and sometimes angry.

Topic – How to talk and communicate with dementia patients

The words they say often cause us to react negatively.

The issue: are you really listening to the person living with dementia? Or, are you immediately reacting, or overreacting to their words?

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