How to Get an Alzheimer's Patient to Listen

How to get an Alzheimer’s patient to listen. If you’ve ever struggled to figure out how to talk to someone with dementia, especially when you need them to do something such as brush their hair, get dressed, etc., this video is for you.

How to talk to someone with dementia so they listen and respond to what you need them to do? If you’re caring for dementia parent at home, you've no doubt faced this challenge.

In this video, I demonstrate some dementia communication techniques that simplified my caregiver journey, and dementia communication strategies to help you escape the caregiver guilt and talk to a parent with dementia (or grandparent, sibling, friend) with more grace, patience and confidence.

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Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod
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CAREGIVER INSPIRATION - Inspiring & Equipping YOU to Keep a Song in Their Heart ❤

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? I created ‘Caregiver Inspiration’ to be a source of hope for you and to help you navigate this journey of a lifetime.

I was 21 when I fell into the role of a full time caregiver to my Grandma who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What initially felt like the end of my world became a beautiful new chapter of life, full of moments I will cherish forever!

Though she’s no longer with us, my heart goes out to family caregivers like you who are caring for a loved one right now. Caregiver stress and burnout are a real thing. Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia at home and you need tips on how to manage dementia behaviors or you just need some inspiration to put the spark back into your heart, I’m here to support you in whatever way I can.

My heart is with you, my friend. You do have what it takes, and you are not alone.

Laura