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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
I need a list of questions to review with my family. I want something to spark discussions for potential areas to be discussed.
14 AnswersMargaretMcKen Answered 7 hours agoDoes losing words eventually become not talking at all?
6 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered 14 hours ago“I don’t love you anymore,” says my husband with white matter brain disease, but he is caring and attentive. It’s hurtful. How to respond?
10 AnswersDaughterof1930 Answered 17 hours agoWhat should I do?
13 Answersliz1906 Answered May 17, 2024
Communication & Language Discussions
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8 Commentsfreqflyer Commented May 4, 2024Tech problems with you or your parents?
14 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Mar 2, 2024My brother died yesterday on February 13, 2024.
48 CommentsScampie1 Commented Mar 2, 2024Something I did with my father.
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