How to Communicate with Someone Who Has Dementia

Practical Strategies for Talking to People with Lewy Body Dementia

At some point, conversations begin to change. The person may struggle to find words, lose track mid-sentence, or misunderstand what is being said.

You may notice longer pauses, incomplete answers, and confusion in simple situations. And you may start to think: “Why is this suddenly so difficult?”

What Is Happening in the Person

Lewy Body Dementia affects h…