#048- Tips for Better Communication in Dementia Care: 3 Caregiving Traps to Avoid with Dr. Natali Edmonds

In today's interview, Dr. Natali Edmonds, Geropsychologist and founder of Dementia Careblazers, talks about how to improve communication in dementia care by sharing: 

• 3 caregiving communication traps to avoid and what to do instead
• A very important message she wants all dementia caregivers to hear. 

The tips in this episode will not only help you improve your communication with a person with dementia, they'll improve your connection with them as well.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn from my interview with Dr. Natali Edmonds

• [09:26] Learn how dementia changes communication between a dementia caregiver and a person living with dementia. 
• [09:40] Caregiving Trap #1: Don't Argue. Dr. Natali shares why arguing with a person with dementia leads to more problems and what to try instead. 
• [19:00] Caregiving Trap #2: Avoid Reasoning. Instead of reasoning and trying to get your loved one to see your point of view or "reality" try to join your loved one's reality. Learn how. 
• [27:20] Caregiving Trap #3: Stop Correcting. Adults with dementia will need help along the dementia journey. Taking the time to assess if your loved one really needs your help or if this "error" can slide will protect your relationship (and their dignity) for years to come. 
• [30:10] Listen to the number one, most important message Dr. Natali wants all dementia caregivers to hear

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