Adaptive interaction and dementia : how to communicate without speech /

Ellis, Maggie

Adaptive interaction and dementia : how to communicate without speech / Maggie Ellis and Arlene Astell ; Illustrations by Suzanne Scott. - 192 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Both sides now -- advanced dementia from the inside out -- We've only just begun -- learning the language of dementia -- I hear you now -- collaborative communication -- Let's work together -- learning the language of dementia -- A beautiful noise : Chrissie's story -- I'm looking through you : Eleanor's story -- The sound of silence : Bert's story.

Effective communication with people with dementia is imperative to good relationships with professional caregivers and family members. This book offers a person-centred approach to assessing the communication skills of people with dementia who are unable to speak, and presents evidence-based methods for effective non-verbal communication.

9781785921971

1785921975


DEMENTIA
COMMUNICATION
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
CASE STUDIES
ADAPTIVE INTERACTION

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