Communication Strategies for Dementia Care at Home
Communication Strategies for Dementia Care at Home
Caring for a loved one with dementia at home requires more than patience — it demands clear communication and proactive legal planning. This article combines proven communication strategies, handy phrases and scripts, and an accessible explanation of power of attorney…
Caring for a loved one with dementia often means responding when they ask about people who have died. This article explores why such requests happen, the ethical balance between truth and comfort, and concrete, stage‑specific communication techniques. You’ll find sample…
Alzheimer’s gradually changes how people understand, express, and connect through language. This guide explains the seven-stage progression of communication decline and gives evidence-informed strategies, specific phrases, and conversation examples caregivers can use at home. Each stage emphasizes signs to watch…
Accusations of stealing are a common, distressing symptom for people living with dementia and their families. This article explores why these suspicions arise, how to respond in the moment with compassion and clarity, and long‑term measures to reduce recurrence. Caregivers…
Holidays bring joy but also sensory challenges for people with dementia. This article explores how caregivers can prepare guests, manage sound and environment, and use gentle communication to reduce confusion and agitation. You’ll find scripts, planning checklists, and conversation examples…
Validation Therapy helps caregivers meet people with dementia in their own reality, reducing distress and improving connection. This article explains the method, reviews evidence, and offers practical at-home communication strategies, ready-to-use phrases, and conversation scripts for family caregivers supporting loved…
Bathing refusal is a common and distressing challenge in home dementia care. This article explores why resistance happens and provides research-informed communication strategies, practical scripts, environmental tips, safety guidance, and answers to common caregiver questions to help turn opposition into…
Repeated questions are one of the most common, frustrating challenges in dementia caregiving. This survival guide explains why repetition happens and gives practical, evidence-informed communication strategies, sample phrases, and realistic conversation scripts to reduce stress, preserve dignity, and improve connection…
When a loved one with dementia no longer recognizes you, caregiving becomes emotionally and practically challenging. This article explores communication strategies, compassionate phrases, and real conversation examples for family caregivers supporting people with dementia or Alzheimer’s at home in the…
Deciding when and how to move a loved one with dementia to memory care is emotionally complex. This article explores evidence-based communication strategies, practical scripts, timing indicators, legal and safety considerations, and step-by-step planning tools for U.S. family caregivers. Read…
Therapeutic lying — gently giving false information to reduce distress — is a controversial but increasingly accepted tool in dementia care. This article explores ethical considerations, evidence, practical communication techniques, and alternatives for family caregivers supporting loved ones with dementia…
Repetitive questioning is a common, distressing symptom in dementia. This article explains why it happens and gives practical, evidence-based communication strategies, phrases, and conversation examples for family caregivers supporting loved ones at home. You’ll learn what triggers the loop, how…