How to Use Tone, Eye Contact, and Body Language in Dementia Care
Why how you communicate matters more than what you say
In many situations, caregivers focus on finding the right words. They try to explain clearly. Use simple sentences. Repeat when needed. But something still doesn’t work. The person reacts. Pulls away. Becomes unsure - or resistant.
Because in dementia care, communication is often not understood through words first. It is understood through tone, body lan…
