DEMENTIA 101: COMMUNICATION TIPS
Learn the best methods to communicate with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. We’ll explore ways that dementia can affect an individual’s ability to communicate at various stages of the disease, provide tips on the most effective ways to communicate with those living with the disease and host a Q&A following the presentation. This is an important topic for caregivers, care partners, friends and family of any who struggle with the disease.
What You Will Learn:
- How to more effectively communicate with those with Alzheimer’s
- Communication strategies for various stages of dementia
SPEAKER:
Joyce Mahoney, Regional Vice President of Memory Care and Programming, Belmont Village Senior Living
Joyce has more than 20 years of experience with specialties in therapeutic recreation, psychiatric rehabilitation, behavior management and dementia training.