How do I best handle communication issues with my husband who has Alzheimer's?
Speech problems are not that unusual especially if he had had a "mini stroke"; that is also not unusual for people with AD. Do make an appointment with a speech pathologist to see if they have any suggestions.
It must be very frustrating for him as I think he believes he is speaking clearly. I often take the blame in this type of situation and say that my hearing is not good and I apologise for not understanding him. That helps the person feel like he or she does not have a problem, I do.
Can he write what he wants to communicate? That might be helpful. Could you ask him to point or use gestures to "help" you.
Make sure that you are always communicating that you love him and you are so sorry that you can't hear him properly.
People with memory loss become so frustrated with their world and trying to figure out what is happening to them, loss of speech just adds to a very difficult situation.
It sounds as if you are doing your best with a tough situation.
