Program teaches tips for communicating with Alzheimer’s patients

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020

By Donna Beal

for the Alzheimer’s Association

People living with dementia often experience changes in behavior that can be confusing to friends and family. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help both parties to connect and communicate in meaningful ways.

To help caregivers communicate well, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering the Effective Communication Strategies program from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Lompoc Valley Medical Center, 1515 E. Ocean Ave.

Call 800-272-3900 to register in advance as seating is limited.

Effective Communication Strategies explores how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. By the end of the program, attendees will be able to: