How to Communicate with a Senior Affected by Dementia

2023-09-22T16:01:57-04:00

Millions of elderly Americans suffer from dementia, and when it happens to someone close to you it’s painful to watch as their condition progressively worsens. Dementia is caused by Alzheimer’s and other biological brain disorders. A senior affected by dementia may have trouble remembering things from their past, including some of the people closest to them. In order to reconnect and communicate with them in a meaningful way, try these proven strategies.