In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Amanda Cooper, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at UConn, to talk about the powerful role communication plays in the dementia journey.
This conversation also covers why correcting or testing memory can create more stress, how caregivers can gently join their loved one’s reality instead, the importance of nonverbal communication, and how relational reserves can help families stay grounded through difficult seasons.
This is a thoughtful, practical, and encouraging conversation for anyone caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.