Communicating with a Person with Dementia

Objectives: Define early stage dementia and identify positive communication strategies for older adults in this stage Describe middle stage dementia and identify positive communication strategies for older adults in this stage Describe late stage dementia and identify positive communication strategies for older adults in this stage Determine methods of communicating with clients living with dementia who exhibit dementia-related behaviors.

Description: This class will teach caregivers about the different stages of dementia and discuss ways to communicate with the older adult living with dementia through each stage. The goal of this class is to give caregivers more tools and confidence around effective styles of communication with older adults with memory problems.