How to help Someone with Dementia to Communicate

Do you know someone who has dementia? One devastating outcome of dementia is a decline in communication. This is a setback for the person with dementia as well as you, the communication partner. In this week's video, I give you three tips for assisting someone with dementia to communicate, so that you can share in these important moments again. 1) Keep them in the conversation. 2) Reminisce. 3) Use music.

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