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It is even more important to practice good communication skills and actively listen to people who have communication difficulties.
This video is from AssistiveWare
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Be patient and polite
Listen
Just ask
Don’t fuss
Slow down
Use clear simple language: pronounce words clearly and avoid jargon
Use body language
Repeat and verify to check that you both understood each other. Restate what you understand so that the person can verify or correct you.
This video is from The Scottish Sensory Hub
This videoclip from Alzheimer Scotland provides useful advice on communicating with people with dementia. It was produced to support communication in reminiscence therapy groups but has wider relevance