Communication key to dementia care
Published 28 July 2008
Alzheimer's Society comment: Adults with Alzheimer's disease who are talked to like children are more resistant to care.
This is according to new research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD).
Good communication skills and regular interaction are vital when caring for people with dementia. This research shows that speaking to people with dementia in an adult manner not only enhances their quality of life but also improves the entire care experience.
Quality care relies on simple principles and even small changes can vastly improve quality of life for people with dementia. Alzheimer's Society research is calling for mandatory specialist dementia training to help empower staff and ensure everyone gets access to a high standard of care.
Susanne Sorensen
Head of Research
Alzheimer's Society
Reference:
Kristine N. Williams. Linking communication with resistiveness to nursing care in persons with dementia.
About ICAD:
The International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) will run from Sunday, 26 July 2008 until Wednesday 30 July 2008. Cutting edge research into dementia will be presented across the conference.
