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Effective Communication Strategies

Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's

Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias progress and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect with their loved ones. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Program runs Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 – 7 p.m., Oradell Health Care Center, 600 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell. RSVP 973-586-4300

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