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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW Communication- it's so important. And sometimes, it can be quite difficult. As caregivers, friends, family members and professionals, it's our job to seek to understand how best to facilitate communication with the person with dementia. Learning how abstract thinking ability changes in dementia is one way that can help further that goal. I've also included some information today about palliative care. Many people equate palliative care with hospice and with a care choice made when someone is close to death, but palliative care is more than that. It may be a helpful option for someone you know.  Enjoy your week! How Abstract Reasoning Affects Communication in Dementia Ever wonder why communication can sometimes be difficult for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of intellectual disability? One reason is a change in the ability to use abstract reasoning. Learn how this understanding should change how you speak to people with dementia... Read more How to Talk with Someone Who Has Dementia Communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you aren’t familiar with that person. Imagine you are hired to work at a facility and are helping to provide care to people with dementia. Here are a few tips for success: Read more Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's symptoms  behavior challenges  communication in alzheimer's disease What Is the Proverb Interpretation Test, and Why Does It Matter? The ability to interpret proverbs (abstract phrases or sayings) changes as dementia develops. Learn about the proverb interpretation test and how it helps screen for dementia... Read more Search Related Topics:  stroop test  the boston naming test  the verbal fluency test What Is Palliative Care and How Can It Help in Dementia? Are you familiar with palliative care and do you know how it's different from hospice care? Learn how palliative care can help both the person with dementia and her family. Read more Search Related Topics:  palliative care  treatment of dementia  stages of dementia Related Searches Care for Dementia Dementia in Elderly What Is Dementia Dementia Facility Alzheimer 'S Disease Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement