Communication Considerations When Caring for Persons with Dementia

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Learning Objectives
Explain the pathology of dementia and the physical changes that occur in the brain that affect communication.
Describe why good communication skills are necessary in caring for the person with dementia.
Describe the changes in communication patterns that occur through the stages of dementia progression.
List strategies to effectively facilitate communication with a person with dementia.
Identify tips to proactively communicate with family members of the person with dementia.