If you work with individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, there is something you need to know:
Individuals suffering from dementia
can read your nonverbal cues
even when they struggle to
understand the words you are saying.
The biggest implication of this is that they will know if you show your frustration in the way you talk.
You MUST control your nonverbal communication (calm, supportive, pleasant) when working with someone with dementia.
Our next members-only training is on how to interact with individuals with individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Peace,
Ryan
Source: Schiaratura LT. Non-verbal communication in Alzheimer’s disease, Psychol Neuropsychiatr Vieil. 2008 Sep;6(3):183-8.
