NONVERBAL
Exaggerate facial expressions
to communicate emotions.
Do not pace or move around
when speaking.
Use touch as a way to keep
demonstrate care.
Point to objects when
mentioning them.
VERBAL
Remain calm and use a gentle
tone of voice.
Use short sentences that focus
on a single idea.
Give extra time for response.
Use orienting labels that help
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OTHER
Develop and maintain routines.
distracting.
Know baseline behaviors and
and understand changes.
same communication styles
is important to control the signals they send through verbal
are the cues dementia patients rely on most when trying
to understand what is going on around them. A caregiver
that reveals too much of their own distress risks adding
confusion can negatively impact a loved one’s capacity to
to accurately interpret what they are trying to express.
strategies to understand a loved one’s verbal and nonverbal
one’s prognosis.
can help orient and soothe a dementia patient who is
serving dementia patients. Demonstrate the best way to
communicate with your loved one.
knowledge of the medical complications to which their loved
age. Knowing how to identify common cardiovascular
conversations with dispatchers and responders in the event
of an emergency.
Shanon Raynard believes prevention and preparedness are the way
to good health. She partners with ACLS.net to raise awareness
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