Understanding and Being Understood: Communicating in the Sphere of Dementia

Learning Objectives
1. Identify at least 2 types of dementia
2. List at least 2 reasons why dementia communication becomes challenging for a professional.
3. Name at least 2 reasons why the person with dementia has difficulty communicating with others.
4. Practice at least 2 strategies for improving communication between professional and patient who has dementia.
5. Discuss at least 2 reasons family members struggle effectively communicating with a loved one how has dementia