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Communicating Effectively — Essential to Keeping Connected
Communication is the connection between individuals. It allows us to learn, to know each other, to share our needs and our feelings, and to keep our relationships alive. Alzheimer's disease can affect the ways in which we communicate. People with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease may find it difficult at times to express themselves. They may also have trouble understanding the written or spoken word. These changes can sometimes lead to frustration and loneliness for both the person with the disease and the caregiver. But there are many steps we can take to change our communication so that we can still get our messages across.
More Than Just Words
Communicating effectively involves more than just words — because we can enhance the way we communicate by using, or "talking" with, our body language. Facial expressions such as a smile and a loving look, along with a warm embrace and the stroke of a caring hand, can speak volumes. The gentle application of the EXELON PATCH can also provide the opportunity for you and your loved one to stay "in touch" every day.
Communicating Effectively — Steps You Can Take
The mild to moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease may bring new changes in the ability to communicate. However, there are many steps that both the person with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and the caregiver can take to keep the lines of communication open.
Being patient with yourself and with each other can help. By having a "we're in this together" approach, you can help keep the daily dialogue going.
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