Decoding the Secret Language of Alzheimer's

Last updated: 08-Aug-2008

By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor

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  • Paulaspencer.pr.jpg Paula Spencer 3 months ago

    Thanks! I agree that nonverbal communication is such a critical subject and each party has things to "say." "Stroke of Insight" is a great book and the next Caring newsletter has an interesting interview with her, fyi --

  • Default_small_avatar Bodhi 3 months ago

    First just wanted to say that i love reading your posts. You have such a great way of saying things. Of course! Why wouldn't people feel patronized and act out! I'm just reading "My Stroke of Insight", and the author makes this same point so clearly. I found it particularly interesting that the right brain - intuitive side became hyper sensitive to all the non-verbal cues when the language centers were struggling. She would just stop trying when a caregiver was insensitive or acting the part of the jerk. thanks

 
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