Page 5 - Dementia

A unit called Clinic for Adult and Elderly person with
Language Disorder (CAEPLD), works efciently in
assessing and rehabilitating elderly individuals with
communication disorders. Dementia being a
progressive disorder commonly seen in elderly
population is thoroughly differentially diagnosed from
other disorders and rehabilitated along with provision
of home training activities.

DOs of Dementia Care

Ÿ Talk in short and simple sentences to them

Ÿ Use appropriate facial expressions and body
language while communicating
Ÿ Calmly wait for a response, give time for them
to think.
Ÿ Offer food, drinks, or activities according to the

person's liking.

DON'Ts of Dementia Care

Ÿ If the person with dementia is hard of hearing,
do lower your tone of voice and speak clearly.
Our voice tone tends to get higher when we talk
louder, which makes it harder for a person with
Dementia to understand or they may think you
are yelling at them.

Ÿ Don't stand over the individual in dominance.
Instead, talk at eye level.