15/10/2025
Credit: Dementia Dictionary
https://www.dementiadictionary.com/dictionary/home.php
ARE YOU COMMUNICATING WITH SOMEONE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA?
Whether you are caring for a loved one, supporting someone in your community, or simply want to learn more, communication can sometimes feel like the biggest challenge when it comes to dementia. The good news is there are simple things we can all do to make conversations easier, kinder, and more meaningful.
💙💛Top Tips for Better Communication 💙💛
💙 Be patient – Give plenty of time for someone to respond.
💛 Silence is okay, and rushing only makes things harder.
💙 Keep it simple – Use short sentences and clear words. Focus on one idea at a time.
💛 Listen with your heart – Communication isn’t always about words. Tone of voice, expressions, and gestures can tell you just as much, if not more.
💙 Create calm – A quiet, relaxed environment makes it easier for someone to focus on you.
💛 Reassure, don’t correct – If something isn’t quite right, don’t argue. Instead, respond to the feelings behind the words.
💙 Use clues and cues – Pictures, gestures, objects, or gentle touch (if appropriate) can help get the message across.
💛 Stay flexible – What works today may not work tomorrow, and that’s okay. Adapt as needed.
💙 Take care of yourself too – Supporting someone with dementia can be tough. Remember, you’re not alone.
That’s why we created the Dementia Dictionary – a free app where you can type in concerns, behaviours, or situations and receive interpretations, insights, and real-world advice from people across the world who truly understand.
Download the free Dementia Dictionary app today and join a global community helping each other to make communication with dementia easier.
