Effective Communication: Strategies for Direct Care Workers (Dementia)

Course overview

Individuals living with dementia often experience changes in behavior that can be confusing to friends and family. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help both parties to connect and communicate in meaningful ways. This course will explore how communication takes place when someone has Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and how to establish and build meaningful relationships through improved communication strategies