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Parkinson’s Disease Top Tips: Communicating in Spite of Speech and Voice Disorders
The spisloshub.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for facilitating communication with a loved one who has PD.
2 CommentsRepetition & Dementia: Navigating Mum’s Question Loop
Like many other dementia patients, my mother repeatedly asks a handful of complex and emotionally charged questions. This is how I try to set her mind at ease.
1 CommentAphasia: Speech Problems Caused by Brain Injury
Some seniors may lose the ability to communicate following a stroke or due to the progression of a neurological disease. Fortunately, a variety of tools and techniques are available to facilitate communication with a loved one who has a speech disorder.
0 CommentsConversations with a Dementia Patient Can Be Frustrating
Caregiver Blog: Sometimes I get so frustrated when trying to talk with my husband with dementia that I end up ignoring him and reading a book. I don't want to hurt him, but there comes a point when I just can't take it anymore.
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Communication & Language Questions
My mom gets irritated and raises her voice at my dad who has dementia. I spoke to her numerous times. Any suggestions?
10 AnswersFawnby Answered 19 hours agoLVNs "assess" my aphasic dad in AL as "disoriented" b/c he is unable to speak (aphasia) to answer her questions.
2 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered 22 hours agoMy 93-year-old mom with dementia in a nursing home believes she will be marrying someone from her past. What's the best way to handle this situation?
16 AnswersDelona Answered Feb 28, 2025The Administrator and Director of the Assisted Living will not answer my texts, emails, calls, or in person visits. What should I do?
5 AnswersFawnby Answered Feb 28, 2025
Communication & Language Discussions
US adult family homes run by foreigners / immigrants not English speaking, not so qualified, is this really happening? Versus at home.
14 CommentsIsthisrealyreal Commented Feb 24, 2025Bring Back Punctuation
28 CommentsArtistDaughter Commented Jun 27, 2024Forum font.
8 Commentsfreqflyer Commented May 4, 2024Tech problems with you or your parents?
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