Talking to Family and Friends About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's ...

Helping Family and Friends Understand Alzheimer's Disease

If your loved one has difficulty remembering people, suggest that visitors start a conversation with the person by briefly introducing ...

Here are some practical tips for explaining your loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis to friends, family members, and the other important people in your life.

How to Talk to a Loved One About Signs of Dementia Without ...

Many people are reluctant to confront a friend or family member with signs of dementia, but early intervention is important to make plans ...

10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others | alz.org

Turn to the Alzheimer's Association for information and support. Visit our education resources to take our free Dementia Conversations online program. Learn how ...

How to communicate with a person with dementia

If there is a time of day where the person is able to communicate more clearly, try to use this time to ask any questions or talk about anything you need to.

How to Explain a Dementia Diagnosis to Family and Friends

A young child might look to your example to know how to act around a person who has Alzheimer's. Show that it's OK to talk to your loved one and enjoy normal ...

Sharing Your Diagnosis | Alzheimer's Association

Allow your family or friends time to digest your news so everyone can move forward together in a positive way. Your first conversation about your diagnosis may ...

How to Stay Connected with a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease

If you have a casual conversation with someone with early-stage Alzheimer's, you might never know there's a memory problem because they will ...

Communication With a Loved One Who Is Living With Alzheimer's ...

Sometimes it may be appropriate for you to just talk, gauging reactions through visual clues, even if your loved one is unable to organize a ...

6 Things to Say to Someone With Alzheimer's (And 3 Things to ...

It may be tempting to gauge how much your loved one remembers on any given day, but it could just agitate him or her. “Avoid asking questions that make a person ...

Understanding how your relationship may change

You may need to be the one to contact friends and family members. Suggest the best way to communicate with your family member with dementia, such as what to ...

Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia

Start discussions early with your loved one so they can be involved in the decision-making process. · Get permission in advance to talk to the ...

10 Ways to Help a Family Living with Alzheimer's

Talk directly to me if you want to know how I am.” “Don't pull away. It's OK if you don't know what to do or say. Your friendship and support are important to ...

Caregivers Share: Helping family & friends understand Alzheimer's ...

The disease changes how you interact with your loved one and how they can interact with you and those around them. While these relationships may ...

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Help for Family Caregivers

Talk to friends and family members about the diagnosis. Because the early signs can be subtle, others might not pick up on your loved one's ...

The hardest conversation: How to talk to a loved one about dementia

Speak to other family members, your GP or call the Alzheimer's WA support line to work out how you can best help someone you are concerned about ...

Communicating With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's Disease

Be aware of nonverbal communication. As people lose the ability to talk clearly, they may rely on other ways to communicate their thoughts and ...

Talking to Your Family About an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

"When you have this conversation with your loved one, don't feel like you have to do it alone. Include your loved one's physician or provider so ...

Making visits meaningful | Alzheimer Society of Canada

Whether you are visiting someone living with dementia every day or just once in a while, making the most of your time together will mean a more meaningful visit ...

See the Signs. Start a Conversation. | Texas DSHS

Is there a certain family member or close friend who can positively influence your loved one? Be prepared that the conversation may not go as planned. You ...