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Parkinson’s Disease Top Tips: Communicating in Spite of Speech and Voice Disorders
The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for facilitating communication with a loved one who has PD.
2 CommentsRepetition & Dementia: Navigating Mum’s Question Loop
Like many other dementia patients, my mother repeatedly asks a handful of complex and emotionally charged questions. This is how I try to set her mind at ease.
1 CommentAphasia: Speech Problems Caused by Brain Injury
Some seniors may lose the ability to communicate following a stroke or due to the progression of a neurological disease. Fortunately, a variety of tools and techniques are available to facilitate communication with a loved one who has a speech disorder.
0 CommentsConversations with a Dementia Patient Can Be Frustrating
Caregiver Blog: Sometimes I get so frustrated when trying to talk with my husband with dementia that I end up ignoring him and reading a book. I don't want to hurt him, but there comes a point when I just can't take it anymore.
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Communication & Language Questions
Sibling is in denial, should I just give up on him?
5 AnswersTouchMatters Replied 12 hours agoHow do I handle adult children who seem to be in denial?
5 AnswersFawnby Answered May 1, 2026Do I talk with my husband's 3 adult children (62-64) about his Anosognosia even though he doesn't know?
5 AnswersGeaton777 Answered May 1, 2026MIL in nursing home has been calling family members more and more now. It is getting old. Is it time to take the cell phone away?
6 AnswersFawnby Answered May 1, 2026
Communication & Language Discussions
What things did you not know that, had you known, would have made understanding your person with dementia a little easier?
3 CommentsFawnby Commented Mar 31, 2026Hold on!
8 CommentsCaringWifeAZ Commented Mar 15, 2026Which is easiest for you to talk about with your family: money, health care and medical matters, or caregiving?
2 CommentsJustAnon Commented Jan 16, 20261001 Ways to say "NO"
28 CommentsAriadnee Commented Aug 25, 2025
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