Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer's and Dementia

Someone is sleeping peacefully on a bus. Suddenly, a stranger from outside the bus knocks on the window, startling them awake. The person jumps up in shock, confused and disoriented. This sudden, surprising jolt from sleep is a “rude awakening.” Example 2 (Figurative): Someone starts a new job they claimed they could handle, but soon it becomes clear they don’t have the necessary skills. They struggle with the tasks, realizing the job is much harder than they thought. You might say, “Well, he sa

ALZ Talks: How to Begin a Dementia Conversation