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Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia

Tuesday August 26, 2025 - Kristin Mertz
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In order to communicate with a person living with dementia, it is important to understand the mechanics and the normal flow of communication, and how those changes when a person has dementia. We will discuss unique needs of a PLWD and strategies for communicating more effectively with them. Learn to look for the meaning in their verbal and non-verbal communication.

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