Alzheimer's disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person's ability to communicate. Communication with a person with dementia requires patience, understanding and good listening skills. A first step toward effective communication is to understand how dementia affects the communication centres of the brain.

This Brain Tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects brain function.  The Tour is provided courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association (USA).

Please click the link below to access the tour.

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_4719.asp

Communication - Day to Day Series

Enhancing Communication: A By Us For Us Guide

Visit the Discussion Forums, where you can post, in a common area, messages to all other community members. It’s a place for you to interact with others and to discuss the topics and ideas introduced here. 

At any time, you may scroll to the Search bar at the top of the page and type a specific question or topic.