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Unlocking Family Communication: Insights from Dementia Research

Unlocking Family Communication: Insights from Dementia Research

As practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology, we constantly seek ways to improve our therapeutic approaches and enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families. One area that demands our attention is the impact of communication impairments in dementia on family dynamics. The research article "Family Voices: A Family Systems Approach to Understanding Communication in Dementia" offers valuable insights that can inform our clinical practice.

The study emphasizes the importance of adopting a family systems approach, which views the family as an interconnected, dynamic unit. This perspective contrasts with traditional approaches that often focus on individual family members in isolation. By examining the experiences of two families, each with a member diagnosed with dementia, the researchers shed light on how communication impairments affect not just the individual but the entire family unit.

Key Findings and Implications for Practice

From the semi-structured interviews conducted with family members, several themes emerged:

Strategies for Practitioners

Based on these findings, practitioners can adopt several strategies to support families dealing with dementia-related communication impairments:

By integrating these strategies into our practice, we can help families navigate the challenges of dementia-related communication impairments more effectively. This holistic approach not only improves the quality of life for the person with dementia but also strengthens the family unit as a whole.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Family Voices: A Family Systems Approach to Understanding Communication in Dementia.


Citation: Purves, B. A., & Phinney, A. (2012). Family voices: A family systems approach to understanding communication in dementia. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 36(4), 284-300. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2012_CJSLPA_Vol_36/No_04_264_355/Purves-Phinney_CJSLPA.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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