Communication | Alzheimer's Society

Talking to younger family members about changes in a person’s dementia

How to speak with younger people and children about how a family member’s dementia symptoms are changing.

Helping the voices of people with dementia to be heard even when communication seems lost

From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, communication can become increasingly challenging as dementia progresses. Andrew Bence finds out about a project that helps people to be heard.

A volunteer making use of her Polish language skills and cultural knowledge

From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, find out how a Polish volunteer's language skills and cultural knowledge helped her to connect with an isolated woman with dementia.

A project which is helping future doctors, nurses and paramedics to better understand dementia

From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, read about a scheme to train future healthcare professionals to better understand dementia.

A practical book on communicating with people as dementia progresses

From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, readers tell us about a book that helps put theory into practice, and we invite you to read When someone you love has dementia for next time.

Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017)

Alzheimer’s Society comments on the studies reported at today's 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) in London.

Activity ideas for people with dementia that involve drawing on the past

01 December 2016