The Benefits of Effective Communication with a Dementia Patient

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Communication, Alzheimer's & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Asher Irus | permalink
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Communicating with and understanding those with Alzheimer's and other dementias requires patience and good listening. Learn strategies to better communicate with the person.
Tags: alzheimers communication, alzheimers communicating, dementia communication, dementia communicating, alzheimers communicate, dementia communicate, understanding alzheimers, understanding

For further reading: http://www.alz.org/care/dementia-communication-tips.asp ^[1]

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Dementia care 1: person centred approaches help to promote effective communication More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Bart Vanderkelen | permalink
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The Gold Standards Framework identifies good communication as a vital aspect of care. This study examines the strategies staff can use to improve their skills

For further reading: http://www.nursingtimes.net/dementia-care-1-person-centred-approaches-help-to-promote-effective-communication/5016190.article ^[2]

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Communicating with families of dementia patients: Practical guide to relieving caregiver stress More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Gal Cohen | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3135450/ ^[3]

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Bart Vanderkelen, Asher Irus, Gal Cohen

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1. http://www.alz.org/care/dementia-communication-tips.asp

2. http://www.nursingtimes.net/dementia-care-1-person-centred-approaches-help-to-promote-effective-communication/5016190.article

3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3135450/