Susan Kohler - How to Communicate with Alzheimer’s - A Practical Guide and Workbook for Families - by Susan Kohler MS, CCC-SLP - Excerpts from How To Communicate with Alzheimer’s

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: What’s So Important About Communication?
Chapter 2: The Deterioration of Communication Skills in the Progression of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Chapter 3: Communication Strengths of Persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Chapter 4: Communication Strategies Effective in Communicating with Persons Who Have Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Chapter 5: Activities to Do with Persons Who Have Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Difficult Behavior
Chapter 7: Understanding Your Role
Chapter 8: Where to Go for Help
Appendix: What Will We Talk About? What Can We Do Together?
Keep a Sample Biography
Holidays and Celebrations
Topics for Conversation
Jokes and Riddles
Song Lyrics
Things to Do at Home
Dietary Considerations
Bibliography
A Prayer
About the Author