Introduction

All types of Dementia can slowly deteriorate a persons ability to communicate and engage with people and the world around them in a meaningful way.

Dementia may make the person less able to tell you how they feel, what they are thinking or what they want in a way that is clear to you.

The person with dementia may also have difficulty understanding what you are saying or asking of them.

Many factors influence the way all people communicate.

People with dementia have additional barriers to their expressive and receptive communication abilities.