A Key Communication Strategy for Dementia

A dementia diagnosis for a senior loved one or parent is disheartening. You will be on a journey of new battles and challenges, but hopefully, you will still find ways to appreciate what is still possible while on this new path with your loved one. 

A challenging aspect of dementia and Alzheimer’s is adjusting to new communication methods. Barriers in communication due to dementia can make caring for your loved one with Alzheimer’s difficult. You may feel like you’re doing more harm than good. MorningStar’s Assisted Living and Memory Care Arvada Co offers a key communication strategy for dementia to help maintain your relationship with your loved one while seeking memory care near you. 

Alzheimer’s is a disease that progresses differently for each person diagnosed. Since dementia and Alzheimer’s present differently in every person, this means communication methods will vary. Alzheimer’s can also be a progressive disease that can become more disintegrating as time goes on which worsens symptoms and behaviors. These changes tend to lead to a lot of stress and frustration for your loved one, and for you as well.

Ask your parents with Alzheimer’s or dementia in memory care to show you how to do things. This can be any simple task. If you are being met with frustration about taking medication, bathing, or eating, simply ask the individual to show you how to do it. The key is pretending like you need help or that you’ve forgotten how to complete the task for yourself. 

Seniors, especially those struggling with dementia in memory care, continue to seek out independence and autonomy. While they may not be able to complete all the tasks they once could on their own, they still want to feel helpful. At MorningStar, you will find the most modern memory care Arvada Co has to offer for seniors needing memory care. 

Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s Alzheimer’s Care and Assisted Living options in Arvada CO. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other senior living facilities in Colorado.  

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Arvada, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Arvada, Colorado.