How would you feel if you were unable to effectively communicate your feelings and emotions? Would you become frustrated, depressed, or even angry? Alzheimer’s disease affects numerous people, in fact one in ten people age 65 or older has Alzheimer’s dementia. Alzheimer’s causes memory loss and gradually diminishes a person’s ability to communicate; therefore, learning how to effectively communicate with those who have Alzheimer’s is very important. Good communication with an Alzheimer’s patient can be challenging, but will greatly enhance the quality of life of someone who has Alzheimer’s. Many changes occur in people who have Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in the ability to communicate can vary and are based on the person and where he or
