Communicating with those with dementia

HELENA — Communicating with someone living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be challenging. Often individuals living with dementia experience changes in behavior that can be confusing to friends and family. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help all involved to connect and communicate in meaningful ways.

The Alzheimer’s Association and the North Jefferson County Library District, in a partnership to provide free dementia education, are offering “Effective Communication Strategies” on Wednesday, April 21, 7-8 p.m. via Zoom or dial in. 

Attendees will learn: