Communicating with older people with dementia

• DOI: 10.7748/nop2013.05.25.4.30.e429
• Publication Date: 2015-01-14T14:15:49Z
• Authors: Kay de Vries
• Keywords: Reminiscence; Life review

Being able to communicate with older people dementia requires a high level of competence in assessment specific and individual communication challenges needs the person. One most effective means skills development is use reminiscence interventions, memory books or life-story work. There considerable evidence that can be developed enhanced through education training. This article aims invite encourage readers reflect on their present knowledge communicating dementia.