Alzheimer?s Disease and Related Disorders: Communication (REL-SRC-0-ADRDC)

Course overview

Alzheimer’s disease affects many aspects of an individual’s life. A major change that will occur due to Alzheimer’s disease is the ability to communicate. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, communication with family members and caregivers becomes increasingly challenging. In this module, you will learn how this disease affects communication skills as well as strategies you can use for verbal and non-verbal communication. You will also learn strategies for communicating with someone who is non-communicative.