Different Realities (Community story)
Community story By Paddy Spruce © Dementia Care International Paddy Spruce CSP, internationally known speaker, MC and corporate trainer, shares the insight he gained into…
Category: Understanding & Communicating
Successful communication and understanding comes when we look, listen and respond to non-verbal messages as well as to a person’s words.
This category provides insightful and solution-focused articles.
For the Love of Auskar (Community story)
Community story By Stewart Brumm, Chief Executive Officer, Bribie Island Retirement Village, Australia © Dementia Care International Here Stewart introduces Auska, his 2½ year old…
From Questions to the Gift of Enriching my Life
By Jane Verity © Dementia Care International This article will be helpful for any family member or friend, whether you are visiting in person,…
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Gardens – A Joy Forever (Community story)
Community story By Sue Foley of Peninsula Health © Dementia Care International Sue introduces horticultural therapy to the aged care sector and shares with our…
How to be an Effective Listener
By Jane Verity © Dementia Care International Be sensitive to the person with dementia’s unique communication style, including their non-verbal messages. Stop and listen for…
How to Communicate with Someone who can’t Speak
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Communicating with someone who can no longer speak in words or sentences can sometimes seem like a tough task. The…
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