Speech, Communication and Aging
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Parkinson’s Disease Top Tips: Communicating in Spite of Speech and Voice Disorders
The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for facilitating communication with a loved one who has PD.
2 CommentsRepetition & Dementia: Navigating Mum’s Question Loop
Like many other dementia patients, my mother repeatedly asks a handful of complex and emotionally charged questions. This is how I try to set her mind at ease.
1 CommentAphasia: Speech Problems Caused by Brain Injury
Some seniors may lose the ability to communicate following a stroke or due to the progression of a neurological disease. Fortunately, a variety of tools and techniques are available to facilitate communication with a loved one who has a speech disorder.
0 CommentsConversations with a Dementia Patient Can Be Frustrating
Caregiver Blog: Sometimes I get so frustrated when trying to talk with my husband with dementia that I end up ignoring him and reading a book. I don't want to hurt him, but there comes a point when I just can't take it anymore.
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Communication & Language Questions
Assisted Living Issues?
5 AnswersZippyZee Answered Nov 21, 2024How do I redirect my patient who constantly talks about going back home? He absolutely hates living by his family who takes care of all his needs.
8 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Nov 21, 2024Do you speak to your elderly parents everyday? I recently hired a service to call and chat with my 79 year old father daily. He loves it.
17 AnswersTouchMatters Replied Nov 14, 2024Is this an okay white lie to keep telling my dad?
7 Answerssouthernwave Answered Nov 13, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
US adult family homes run by foreigners / immigrants not English speaking, not so qualified, is this really happening? Versus at home.
6 CommentsMoondancer Commented Nov 23, 2024What is the best advice that your therapist or counselor ever told you, that stuck with you for life?
30 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Oct 15, 2024Bring Back Punctuation
33 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Jun 28, 2024Forum font.
8 Commentsfreqflyer Commented May 4, 2024
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