Communicating Across Dementia: How to talk, listen, provide stimulation and give comfort (Tom Thorne Novels)

by StephenMiller (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2015

  $3.29

  If someone close to you has dementia (Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type) you will know that communication gradually becomes more difficult and at times frustrating. This jargon-free book explains why this happens and how you have to rethink your whole approach by:

  Making key changes to the way you communicate
  Creating the right physical environment for good communication
  And bear in mind that communication in the broadest sense goes well beyond talking; there is also a wide range of non-verbal communication such as facial expression, posture and touch.

  The person with dementia in your life needs your help. This straightforward book will help you to acquire the knack for improving and facilitating communication that works in a wide variety of situations including:

  Improving conversation
  Finding stimulating activities
  Dealing with challenging situations
  Making important decisions
  Reducing stress and agitation
  Moving into residential care

  This book provides invaluable information for people helping to care for people with dementia at home and also those who do so as part of their job.

• New

  Paperback
  2015

  $12.38

  If someone close to you has dementia (Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type) you will know that communication gradually becomes more difficult and at times frustrating. This jargon-free book explains why this happens and how you have to rethink your whole approach by:

  Making key changes to the way you communicate
  Creating the right physical environment for good communication
  And bear in mind that communication in the broadest sense goes well beyond talking; there is also a wide range of non-verbal communication such as facial expression, posture and touch.

  The person with dementia in your life needs your help. This straightforward book will help you to acquire the knack for improving and facilitating communication that works in a wide variety of situations including:

  Improving conversation
  Finding stimulating activities
  Dealing with challenging situations
  Making important decisions
  Reducing stress and agitation
  Moving into residential care

  This book provides invaluable information for people helping to care for people with dementia at home and also those who do so as part of their job.