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Alzheimer’s Care That Works

How to Use Tone, Eye Contact and Body Language

When words are not enough and how communication still works

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Jan Erik Fosmark
Apr 06, 2026
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What Is Happening in the Person

In Alzheimer’s disease, verbal communication gradually becomes less reliable. The person may hear the words, understand parts of them, but struggle to follow meaning or act on them.

At the same time, other channels remain strong often much longer: tone of voice, facial expression, eye contact, and body movement. These are p…

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