10 Tips for Caregivers 1. Approaching Approach slowly and calmly using a friendly tone of voice and facial expressions. Make eye contact and face the patient and speak slowly, clearly and distinctly. Do not touch patient from behind.
Demented patients don t understand complex speech.
Even though patients may not understand written or verbal communication, they do respond to the emotions of your voice and face. Instructing Use one step commands, since they cannot comprehend complex instructions. Use gestures to supplement words. Let s go to the dining room. After she stands say Mrs. Jones, here is your walker.