When Someone With Dementia Stops Talking

How to Understand, Comfort, and Stay Connected in Late-Stage Dementia

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How to understand, comfort, and stay connected with a loved one in late-stage dementia when the words are gone, including how to recognize pain. Instant PDF download.

by Dr. Christine Johnson-Nganbou Kamkeu DNP AGNP- APRN-CNP (Author)

When someone with dementia stops talking, families wonder whether their loved one still understands, whether they are in pain, and whether they know who is sitting beside them. Written by a hospice nurse practitioner, this guide teaches you to read faces, sounds, and body language. It also shows you how to stay close through touch, music, and presence.

Inside you will find:

  • How communication changes through each stage of dementia.

  • What facial expressions, crying, and moaning may be telling you.

  • How to recognize pain when someone cannot say it hurts.

  • How to make healthcare decisions when your loved one cannot speak.

  • A Family Toolkit with an observation sheet, a comfort and distress checklist, tips for visitors, and an In My Own Words page.

For families, caregivers, and people living with any type of dementia. Includes a glossary, helplines, and a full list of references. 109-page PDF, instant download. No physical book will be shipped.