Communicating with Dementia Patients - Comforting Home Care
Channel: Comforting Home Care by Phoebe - Bethlehem
Date: 2014-02-24

Dr. Germaine Odenheimer offers professionals and family members advice on communicating with dementia and Alzheimer patients.  She explains that the fast pace of institutional facilities can create to confusion and anxiety in patients.  She recommends that we slow down the rate at which we are communicating and allow our loved ones more time to process limited pieces of information.  Dr. Odenheimer also tells us that our approach to loved ones with dementia is the most important aspect of effective communication.