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Communication in dementia can be a smile or a gentle touch .
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Dementia is like being stuck in traffic every day, You know exactly where you want to go but you just canβt get there.
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When going to speak to a Person living with dementia always approach them from the front
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Always let the Person living with dementia speak for>
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Good Evening, Today we will be chatting about the importance of Good Communication in Dementia Care.
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Telling someone over and over again that their loved one is dead can potentially trigger the Person living with dementia
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Dementia is like being stuck in traffic every day, You know exactly where you want to go but you just canβt get there
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Up to 42% of people with early Alzheimer's disease have symptoms of anosognosia which is a denial of a disability
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If a Person living with dementia can no longer express themselves easily in words,
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Often, the Person living with dementia calls out for her mum/dad
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When communicating with a Person living with dementia always limit any potential distractions such as TV, radio etc.
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You may need to start conversations with the Person living with dementia especially if you notice that>
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Never be afraid to laugh With a Person living with dementia as laughter can lighten any mood, help reduce stress,
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Although it may be tempting to go on with life as if nothing has happened, the implications of denial are serious
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Communicate clearly and calmly. Use short, simple sentences. Don't talk to the person as you would to a child β
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Remember that we as people living with dementia are 'time travellers' we keep travelling back to a time in our past>
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Thank you for joining us, keep your comments and questions coming in, and donβt forget to hug your loved one and yourself.
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Saying to some one living with dementia Iβve just told you thatβ only reminds the person of their condition>
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Always remember that the focus should be on the Person living with dementia and not their disease>
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