{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb23186a0-26ec-41fb-af5a-86baaecd25b2","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"042. 5 Tips for Communicating With a Loved One Diagnosed With Dementia","description":"Though many people have loved ones with dementia, they don\u2019t always know the best way to communicate with them. Senior Services Expert Lori Williams often relays tips to people whose parents have dementia \u2013 and they often realize they\u2019re not putting them into practice.Lori\u2019s 5 tips can help you and your loved one with dementia live more peacefully and stress-free. It can be difficult tending to family with memory loss, but interacting with them effectively can help their mood and well-being (and yours).Topics discussed:-\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia and short-term memory-\u00a0Communicating with people with dementia-\u00a0Caregiving support-\u00a0Practicing patienceTakeaways from this episode:-\u00a0It helps to differentiate between your loved one\u2019s disease and them as a person. If they knew how they were acting, they might be embarrassed or mortified.- Treat them with respect by maintaining eye contact, speaking clearly and at a moderate pace, and using shorter sentences.-\u00a0 Join your family on their journey rather than correcting them. It\u2019s often not worth the effort and in their mind, their reality is correct.-\u00a0\u00a0Avoid arguing with them because you risk agitating them, embarrassing them or making them upset.-\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t remind them if a loved one has passed away. Each time they remember it can be like reliving it the first time. It also serves no purpose if they\u2019ll just forget in 5 minutes.-\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrate to your loved ones that you\u2019re listening to them and trying to understand what they\u2019re saying. Even if they repeat themselves often, try to be patient.008. Dementia Journey Through a Daughter's Perspective:https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/77cb0bff/008-dementia-journey-from-a-daughters-perspectiveTo suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter please visit:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1bfacc2a-972c-48e6-8bca-6af5306c63dc/23108943afb058f2fcf9e7824ffc27b8-square-big.jpg"}