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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
What should I expect a caregiver to do for my wife who suffers from vascular dementia?
5 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Jul 1, 2026My wife of 55+ years has vascular dementia for 12+ months. I’m still having difficulty mumble-agreeing to discussions with long dead parent.
8 AnswersDawn88 Answered Jul 1, 2026Why does my mother-in-law feel comfortable calling family members hurtful names and not apologizing for it?
16 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered Jun 22, 2026How to find placement for Dad?
6 AnswersHope21 Replied Jun 19, 2026
Communication & Language Discussions
Early stage dementia
3 CommentsJustAnon Commented Jun 21, 2026Do they ever stop wanting and saying they are going home tomorrow.
5 CommentsMG8522 Commented Jun 8, 2026What things did you not know that, had you known, would have made understanding your person with dementia a little easier?
3 CommentsFawnby Commented Mar 31, 2026Hold on!
8 CommentsCaringWifeAZ Commented Mar 15, 2026
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