COMMUNICATION  JUNCTION

Helpful Hints for Family and Caregivers:

 

• COMMUNICATE using simple words and phrases, break tasks down into step-by-step instructions, use a friendly tone of voice, talk slowly using short, simple, and familiar words

 

• Provide VISUAL information such as schedules, notes, photos, and signs, use facial expressions, gestures, and demonstration

 

• Provide TOUCH such as handshakes, hugs, hand holding

 

• Be POSITIVE, provide praise and appreciation

 

 

Communication Junction is passionate about assisting those affected by Dementia. We offer consultation services which provide information, resources, and staging of Dementia to enhance better understanding and care.

 

Dementia is an umbrella term for many cognitive loss conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, Mixed dementia, Fronto-Temperal Lob dementia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

 

Dementia is a general, progressive decline and loss of cognitive abilities related to changes in the brain. Persons with dementia may experience loss in mental abilities including memory, learning, communication, social behaviors, emotions, judgement, reasoning, and impulse control. Dementia impacts daily life and reduces a persons ability to perform everyday activities.

 

Click to take an Interactive Tour of the Brain as it relates to dementia.