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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
How do you decipher between the era she grew up in or if it's just her terrible personality when she makes these comments?
15 AnswersKarsten Answered 8 hours agoHow quickly do you hear back from your elder attorney? What is the norm?
4 Answerswaytomisery Answered 19 hours agoHow do I respond to my husband when he asks about parent who has passed?
5 Answersbrandee Answered Sep 27, 2024Any advice on how to handle if I should tell my 96 yr old mom with dementia that I have breast cancer?
33 AnswersMaryKathleen Replied Sep 25, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
What is the best advice that your therapist or counselor ever told you, that stuck with you for life?
27 Commentsbundleofjoy Commented Sep 19, 2024Bring Back Punctuation
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