Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.
Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.
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If a person with dementia asks a difficult question or starts talking about a confabulated (invented) memory, it can be hard to reply truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice to understand their behaviour and decide when it might be better to lie or not tell them the whole truth.
If a person with dementia asks a difficult question or starts talking about a confabulated (invented) memory, it can be hard to reply truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice to understand their behaviour and decide when it might be better to lie or not tell them the whole truth.
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Co-created by people affected by dementia, the IDEAL research project has released a new film that focuses on the importance of effective communication around dementia.
Co-created by people affected by dementia, the IDEAL research project has released a new film that focuses on the importance of effective communication around dementia.
Stephen's mum, Sheila, had a loving connection with her family that went beyond words. Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum when words were missing. This 'magical bond' was the foundation for his song, Still Just You.
Stephen's mum, Sheila, had a loving connection with her family that went beyond words. Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum when words were missing. This 'magical bond' was the foundation for his song, Still Just You.
We read two books that aim to help maintain good communication as a person’s dementia progresses.
We read two books that aim to help maintain good communication as a person’s dementia progresses.
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Alzheimer’s Society is working with eargym through our Accelerator Programme to support people affected by dementia care for their hearing before the need for hearing aids.
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