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Discover New Ways to Communicate With Someone With Alzheimer’s

A caregiver demonstrates one of many nonverbal ways to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s by holding hands and sharing a warm smile.

Finding new ways to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s can unlock deeper connections.

You ask an easy question: “What would you like for lunch today?” But instead of a response, you are met with hesitation, bewilderment, and a long pause. You have probably experienced occasions such as this while being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem just out of reach and conversations feel more like challenges than connections. When verbal communication begins to fade, it’s easy to feel helpless. But the truth is, connection doesn’t rely solely on words. There are some incredibly effective nonverbal ways to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s that will help you stay connected to the person you love. Read more