Alzheimers, Finding the Words: A Communication Guide for Those Who Care
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A ray of hope for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients
Alzheimer's afflicts millions of people around the world, as well as the family members who care for them. Alzheimer's — Finding the Words: A Communication Guide for Those Who Care offers practical help for both the sufferer and their caregivers by easing paths of communication as the disease progresses. Faltering speech and language processing is often at the root of common behavioral changes that cause conflict; by showing you what to expect and how to work around the changes, this book provides a lifeline that can help make your time together more fulfilling on both sides.
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Harriet Hodgson has been an independent journalist for over 35 years. She is the author of 8 grief resources.
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How Alzheimer's Affects Speech.
Changes in Speech Transmission.
Changes in Speech Reception.
Other Causes of Speech Deterioration.
Running Interference.
Personal Communication Blockers.
Getting Your Message Across.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The Challenge.
Appendix.
Communication Tips.
Short-Term Memory Questionnaire.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
About the Author.
Index.
Changes in Speech Transmission.
Changes in Speech Reception.
Other Causes of Speech Deterioration.
Running Interference.
Personal Communication Blockers.
Getting Your Message Across.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The Challenge.
Appendix.
Communication Tips.
Short-Term Memory Questionnaire.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
About the Author.
Index.
