These are great tips for newbie care partners and “the general public,” and practical reminders for those who have been involved in dementia care for any length of time. The engaging four-minute animation will help embed the techniques in your brain. Have a read and a watch!
- use one idea per sentence (i.e only one verb)
- ask questions
- limit demands on recent memory
- provide options for answering
- speak at a normal rate
- use normal volume
- use normal intonation
- eliminate distractions
- encourage
- support participation
- use prompting & cueing
- invite engagement
- offer choices
- mention preferences
- facilitate
- supply possible answers
- orchestrate
- provide guidance
- assist with activities
- demonstrate
- partner
- draw on shared memories
- tell stories
- use simple grammar & sentences
- do an enjoyable activity together
My Alzheimer's Story 
Great ideas that we all need to remember, thanks Susan
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Thanks Diane 🙂
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