Early stages of dementia communication skills can have the person taking their time in understanding and replying whilst in the latter stages this level of communication diminishes.
Common forms of communication problems are:
1. Dysphasia – receptive where there is no understanding of words or expressive where there is no speech. (Tip: get client to use yes/no responses)
2. Repetition – sign of distress or a way of self-comforting. (Tip: observe body language as an indicator)
3. Slowness – displayed in responding due to thought processing delays. (Tip: do not rush)
4. Talking continuously – sign of distress or self-comforting. (Tip: talk back as this generally means they are trying to communicate or want attention)
5. Non communication –
Common forms of communication problems are:
1. Dysphasia – receptive where there is no understanding of words or expressive where there is no speech. (Tip: get client to use yes/no responses)
2. Repetition – sign of distress or a way of self-comforting. (Tip: observe body language as an indicator)
3. Slowness – displayed in responding due to thought processing delays. (Tip: do not rush)
4. Talking continuously – sign of distress or self-comforting. (Tip: talk back as this generally means they are trying to communicate or want attention)
5. Non communication –