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Support groupsFrom other websitesContent disclaimerContent on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. What are six communication techniques you should use when communicating with a person with dementia?Tips for successful communication:. Engage the person in one-on-one conversation in a quiet space that has minimal distractions.. Speak slowly and clearly.. Maintain eye contact. ... . Give the person plenty of time to respond so he or she can think about what to say.. Be patient and offer reassurance. ... . Ask one question at a time.. What are the strategies to communicate with clients having dementia?speak clearly and slowly, using short sentences. make eye contact with the person when they're talking or asking questions. give them time to respond, because they may feel pressured if you try to speed up their answers. encourage them to join in conversations with others, where possible.
What are some non verbal communication techniques that may assist when supporting a person with dementia?You could use gestures, facial expressions and body language to communicate with the person you care for. These may become some of the main ways a person with dementia communicates as their condition progresses.
What is one communication improvement you will make to Maximise engagement for a person with dementia?Ways of talking
Speak slowly and clearly – go at the person's pace. Keep sentences short and simple, focusing on one idea at a time. Be flexible and allow time for what you have said to be understood and wait for a response. Remain calm and talk in a gentle, matter-of-fact way.
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