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ACT1104-04.qxd 9/30/10 6:20 PM Page 218 PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES Communication Techniques for Nonverbal Individuals With Alzheimer’s Disease BY ASHLEY WOOLDRIDGE, BA them. For this reason, it is crucial to understand some of the dif- ichael lay stretched out on his bed, his eyes ferent ways the people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease closed, his breathing deep and rhythmic. A attempt to communicate and to explore how we can help fa- Mvolunteer walked into the room, with a cilitate and respond to that communication. cheery “Hello, Michael,” but there was no response. The The person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or de- volunteer worried that she had come during his nap time mentia can benefit when those around him/her utilize the and would be disturbing him. But Michael was not asleep. different methods of communication available. Nurses, When the volunteer reached out and squeezed his left caregivers, social workers, doctors, spiritual counselors, hand, Michael responded by giving her a strong, sure, and friends, and family members can all utilize these tech- affirmative squeeze back. niques when interacting with the person. Following are Michael was suffering from end stage Alzheimer’s dis- some techniques family members and caregivers can use ease, and he had
Alzheimer's Care Today – Wolters Kluwer Health
Published: Oct 1, 2010
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