Alzheimer's is known as a heritary disease, so watching my grandmother suffer from it, I like to learn as much about as I possibly can, considering some day I may suffer from it. So when I stumbled upon an article about communicating with an Alzheimer's patient, I was intrigued! Alzheimer's patients often struggle with expressing their emotions and thoughts. Give them time when asking them questions, so they can sort through what you just asked of them. They cannot receive and interpret information as fast as they once could.
The best form of communication is validation. Everyone wants their feelings validated, especially AD patients. If their feelings aren't validated, they will feel angry and upset. Remind them of old memories as well.
The best form of communication is validation. Everyone wants their feelings validated, especially AD patients. If their feelings aren't validated, they will feel angry and upset. Remind them of old memories as well.
Interesting blog. So sorry to hear about your grandma, i also know someone thats in the final stages on this disease and its so sad to watch. This is a devastating disease, i hope someday there will be a cure.
ReplyDeleteAs a daughter who lost a parent to Alzeimers six months ago it is probably the hardest diseases to watch a loved one go through. Patience is definatley a key factor in communicating with them. It is extremely painful to watch them lose all memories of who they once were.
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