Tips for communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer's Disease:

• Set a positive mood and tone, always smile and make eye contact.


• Don't talk down or treat them like an infant, always treat the person with dignity and respect.


• Be patient and offer reassurance.


• Speak slowly and clearly, ask one question at a time. Sometimes visual cues can help.


• Engage the person one on one, preferably with little distractions.


• It's O.K. not to always know what to say, your presence is just as important.