Engaging and Communicating with People Who Have Dementia

Anyone working with aging adults can learn to identify and use the preferred communication styles of people with dementia from this practical guide. Speech-language pathologists, activity professionals, nursing staff, and even family caregivers can enjoy the immediate benefits produced by knowing how to tap into people's innate abilities and preferences. Through handy assessment forms and instructive explanations and examples, readers discover how to build on each person's unique strengths. Any activity, interaction, or intervention can be easily individualized - at any moment of the day - by following the many helpful suggestions offered throughout the pages of this innovative guide. Additional advice describes how to adapt activities as a person's abilities decline. Downloadable forms, checklists, and charts are available with the purchase of this book.