Alzheimer’s Changes the Way We Communicate
Communication is one of the keys to families, spouses, friends, and even strangers getting along. What happens when the lines of communication have broken down? Sometimes this happens because of misunderstandings, disregard of other’s feelings, inability to put oneself in another’s shoes. Also, health situations can change our outlook and feelings, causing anger and resentments.
Alzheimer’s disease results in the breakdown of the victim’s ability to communicate and leads to frustration, anger, and bewilderment. This condition affects more than the victim. There are ramifications within the family.
When we cannot understand what an Alzheimer’s patient is trying to say, then we cannot understand why they’re acting as they do. We find it difficult to understand their feelings and to express ours to them.
As our ways of communication change with the family member we’re caring for, we sometimes find communication difficult with other family members. By everyone trying to understand what the Alzheimer’s victim is going through, perhaps we can better communicate. If families can do this together, whether through a support group and/or reading about the disease and how it affects our loved one, perhaps they can better work together to care for them…enjoy them…bring joy to them.
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