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How to communicate with someone who has early stage Alzheimer's or other dementias. Keep these simple communication techniques in mind.
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Knowing how to talk to the elderly is not obvious. To talk to the elderly effectively, understand that they have their own developmental agenda.
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Basic approaches to getting the information you need to make good decisions about your parent's medical care.
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