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Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Communication with Alzheimer's Patients: Insights from Research

Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Communication with Alzheimer\'s Patients: Insights from Research
Formal caregivers often face significant challenges when assisting residents with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) during daily activities. Effective communication strategies are crucial for improving the quality of care and ensuring positive outcomes for these residents. Recent research sheds light on which strategies caregivers perceive as most effective.

Key Findings from the Research

A study published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology explored caregivers' perceptions of communication strategies that help in assisting individuals with moderate and severe AD during daily activities. The study involved 10 formal caregivers participating in focus group interviews.

Task-Focused Communication Strategies

The majority of the strategies discussed were task-focused, including:

Social Communication Strategies

Social strategies, though less frequently mentioned, were still important:

Emergent Themes

The study also identified emergent themes that go beyond specific tasks:

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners can improve their skills by implementing these strategies: By adopting these strategies, caregivers can create a more supportive and effective environment for residents with AD, enhancing their quality of life and care.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Formal Caregivers Perceptions of Effective Communication Strategies while Assisting Residents with Alzheimers Disease During Activities of Daily Living.


Citation: Wilson, R., Rochon, E., Leonard, C., & Mihailidis, A. (2012). Formal caregivers perceptions of effective communication strategies while assisting residents with Alzheimers disease during activities of daily living. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 36(4), 314-331. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2012_CJSLPA_Vol_36/No_04_264_355/Wilson-Rochon-Leonard-Mihailidis_CJSLPA.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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