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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
My husband has dementia and has trouble expressing himself. When he is searching for a word, do I try to help or not?
13 AnswersKcassc Answered Nov 1, 202495 yr old mother.
18 AnswersJAZZ1944 Replied Oct 26, 2024Do other peers of ours, even family, realize how hurtful they can be disregarding a spouse's disabilities? Younger ones are more helpful!
5 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Oct 24, 2024My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about a year ago. How should I discuss the diagnosis with my husband?
13 AnswersRedVanAnnie Replied Oct 20, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
What 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, 2024Tech problems with you or your parents?
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