Communication
Alzheimer's Association Publications
Steps to enhancing communications: Interacting with
persons with Alzheimer's disease. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer's
Association, 1997. (Brochure) Order no. ED310Z Cost:
Single copy free, call 800/272-3900
Communicating.
Chicago, IL: Alzheimer's Association, 1990. Order no. ED248ZB 1 videocassette
(20 minutes) Cost: $25.00, call 877/356-9119. Summary: Caregivers describe
their challenges and solutions for communicating with the person with
the disease. Covers how verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication
are ways to help both caregivers and individuals with the disease express
their thoughts. Call no.: WM 220 VC no.248 1990.
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General
Web sites
Communicating
with impaired elderly persons
Do's
and don'ts of communicating with aging parents
Hearing
and older people
ElderCare Online
Care Topics
Books, Chapters
(Put together by the Alzheimer's Assocation's Green-Field Library)
"Communication."
In: Kuhn, D. The Rush Manual for Caregivers pp. 23-30. Chicago, IL: Rush University Medical Center, 1999. Call no.: WM 220 R952 1999
"Problems with speech and communication." In: Mace, Nancy L., Rabins, Peter V.
The 36-hour day: a family guide
to caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease, related dementing illnesses, and memory loss in later life,
3rd edition. pp. 34-40. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999. Call no.: WM 220 M33 1999
Coach Broyles' Playbook,
an engaging, how-to guide written for those who care for someone with Alzheimer's.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease by Joanne Koenig Coste.
Videos
Communication, the heart of the matter: the sandwich
generation, coping with aging parents. Sherborn, MA:
Aquarius Health Care, 1997. 1 videocassette (20
minutes) Summary: For caregivers on communication concerns
and caring for a loved one from a distance. Call no.:
HV 1461 VC no.596 1997.
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Caregiving Strategies
Web Sites
Alzheimer's:
dealing with uncooperativeness
Communicating
with someone who has Alzheimer's
Building Better Health, AdvancePCS
Books
Bastedo, D.A. Understanding the language of dementia:
ideas for behavior assessment and management. Waterford,
MI: Bastedo, Medical Record Services Incorporated, 1998.
Call no.: WM 220 B318u 1998
Eisner, E. Can do activities for adults with Alzheimer's
disease: strength-based communication and programming. Austin,
TX: Pro-Ed, 2001. Call no.: WM 450 E36 2001
Feil, N., Klerk-Rubin, V. de. The validation breakthrough
: simple techniques for communicating with people with
Alzheimer's-type dementia. Baltimore, MD: Health
Professions Press, 2002. Call no.: WM 220 F45 2002
Glickstein, J. Therapeutic interventions in Alzheimer's
disease: a program of functional skills for activities
of daily living and communication. Gaithersburg,
MD: Aspen Publishers 1997. Call no.: WM 450 G599t 1997
Goldsmith, M. Hearing the voice of people with dementia:
opportunities and obstacles. Levittown, PA: Jessica
Kingsley Publishers, 1996. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Hodgson, H. Alzheimer's: finding the words: a communication
guide for those who care. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 1995. Call no.: WM 220 H691 1995
Rau, M. Coping with communication challenges in Alzheimer's
disease. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group,
1993. Call no.: WM 220 R239 1993
Strauss, C.J. Talking to Alzheimer's. Oakland,
CA: New Harbinger Press, 2002. Call no.: WM 220 S912 2001
Book Chapters
Best friends approach to communication. IN: Bell, V.,
Troxel, D. The Best friends approach to Alzheimer's
care. pp. 115-126. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press, 1997. Call no.: WM 220 B435 1997
Communication in dementia care: a partnership approach.
IN: Adams, T. Clarke, C.L. (eds.). Dementia care: developing
partnerships in practice. pp. 121-143. New York, NY: Baillier Tindall, 1999.
(Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Articles, Journals
Focus on communication abilities when visiting elders
with Alzheimer's disease. The Brown University Long-term
Care Quality Letter (October 16, 1995), 7(19), pp.
S1-2. (Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Hendryx-Bedalov, P. Alzheimer's dementia: coping with
communication decline. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (August
2000), v.26(8), pp. 20-24. (Availability: Green-Field Library
does own)
Kelley, M.F. Social interaction among people with dementia.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing (April 1997), v.23(4),
pp.16-20. (Availability: Green-Field Library does own)
Lachs, M. Help! My dad just won't listen to me. Prevention (November
1998), 50(11), pp. 163-165. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Reese, D. Through their eyes. Contemporary Long-Term
Care (December 1998), v.21(12), pp. 44-52. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does own)
Touzinsky, L. Validation Therapy: restoring communication
between persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families. American
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (March-April 1998),
v.13(2), pp. 96-101. (Availability: Green-Field Library
does own)
Tappen, R., Williams-Burgess, C., Edelstein, J., et.
al. Communicating with individuals with Alzheimer's disease:
examination of recommended strategies. Archives of
Psychiatric Nursing (October 1997), v.11(5), pp. 249-256.
(Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Videos
Breakfast Club: enhancing the communication ability of Alzheimer's patients.
Verno Beach, FL: Speech Bin, 1997. 1 videocassette (25 minutes)
Summary: Examines a treatment method called the "Breakfast Club Program" to help ease
communication for people with Alzheimer's disease. Call no.: WL 340 VC no.717 1997
Communicating with older adults and people with dementia.
Carrollton, TX: Assisted Living Best Practices, 1999. 1 videocassette (42 minutes)
Summary: Alzheimer experts share their knowledge of agnosia, amnesia, aphasia, apraxia and
attention deficit in persons with dementia. The video covers how to communicate with the memory
impaired. (Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Communication: how to communicate with someone who has Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
In: Communication. Medford, OR: Healing Arts Communication, 2001. 2 videocassettes (58 minutes)
Summary: Covers a range of communication and language techniques useful in such caregiving
situations as repetitive and difficult questioning, chores, aggression and more. Call no: WV 270 VC no.580 1999
How to have a meaningful visit with your loved one at a nursing facility.
Chicago, IL: Terra Nova Films, 1997. 1 videocassette (38 minutes)
Summary : This video is directed toward individuals whose loved ones have recently been placed in
nursing facilities, and is intended to alleviate the guilt, sadness, and discomfort one may feel
upon visiting their loved ones. Call no.: WX 27 VC no.568 1997
Interacting with Alzheimer patients: tips for family and friends: Alzheimer disease do's
& don'ts. Baltimore, MD: Video Press, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, 2000. 1 videocassette (20 minutes)
Summary: In a discussion with several caregivers, Alzheimer expert Peter Rabins identifies the do's
and don'ts of interacting with individuals with Alzheimer's disease including distractions,
reinforcement, repetition, independence and more. Call no.: WX 27 VC no.720 2000
Recognizing and responding to emotion in persons with dementia.
Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Geriatric Center, 1997. 1 videocassette (26 minutes)
Summary: Discusses emotions in people with dementia especially when they can no longer express
their likes and dislikes but can still have preferences. Call no.: WY 160 VC no.488 1997.
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Clinical/Research
Books / Theses and Dissertations
Bierstedt, M. The role of the speech-language pathologist
in the management of persons with Alzheimer's disease. (M.
S. Research paper). Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale, 1997. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Christy, C. The effects of a treatment package on
conversational skills of elderly people with Alzheimer's
disease in a day-care program. (Psy. D. Thesis).
San Francisco, CA: California School of Professional
Psychology, 1996. (Availability: Green-Field Library
does not carry)
Comer, K. Enhancing the conversational skills of
nursing home residents using a prosthetic memory device. (M.
A. Thesis). Witchita, KS: Witchita State University,
1998. (Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Curtright, A. Effect of stuffed vs. domestic animals
on the communication of an individual with Alzheimer's
disease. (M. A. Thesis). Warrensburg, MO: Central
Missouri State University, 2000. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Grubaugh , S.A. Communication and Alzheimer's disease:
the perspective of the primary provider. (M. A.
Thesis). Missoula, MT: University of Montana, 2001. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does not carry)
Hoffman, S.B., Platt, C.A.Comforting the confused:
strategies for managing dementia. New York, NY:
Springer Publishing Company, 2000. Call no.: WM 220 H711c
2000
Jacox, J.M. A study on speech-language pathologist's
roles in developing home-treatment programs for clients
with Alzheimer's disease. (M. S. Thesis). Chicago,
IL: Saint Xavier University, 1997. (Availability: Green-Field
Lilbrary does not carry)
Lichtenberger, B.L. Effects of toy simulation on
communication in Alzheimer's disease. (M. A. Thesis).
Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, 2001. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does not carry)
Ramanathan, V. Alzheimer discourse: some sociolinguistic
dimensions. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum, 1997. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does not carry)
Scarborough , E. The effects of speech rate and gesture
on auditory comprehension in Alzheimer's disease. (M.
S. Thesis). Charleston, SC: Medical University of South
Carolina, 2001. (Availability: Green-Field Library does
not carry)
Seman, D. Meaningful communication throughout the
journey: clinical observations. IN: Harris, P.B.
The Person with Alzheimer's disease: pathways to understanding
the experience. pp. 134-149. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins
University Press, May 2002. (Availability: In press)
Speice, J. The effects of family communication patterns
during the middle phase of Alzheimer's disease. (Ph.
D. Thesis). Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University, 1995. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Reed, K. Communication breakdowns of individuals
with Alzheimer's disease reported by their spouses. (M.
A. Thesis). Cleveland, OH: Case Western Reserve University,
1998. (Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry).
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Articles, Journal
Acton, G., Mayhew, P., Hopkins, B., et. al. Communicating
with individuals with dementia: the impaired person's perspective. Journal
of Gerontological Nursing (February 1999), v.25(2),
pp. 6-13. (Availability: Green-Field Library does own)
Bayles, K.A., Tomoeda, C.K., Cruz, R.F., et. al. Communication
abilities of individuals with late-stage Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer
Disease and Associated Disorders (July-September 2000),
v.14(3), pp. 176-181. Availability: Green-Field Library
does own)
Beach, D., Kramer, B. Communicating with the Alzheimer's
resident: perceptions of care providers in a residential
facility. Journal of Gerontological Social Work (1999),
v.32(3), pp. 5-26. (Availability: Green-Field Library not
carry)
Fisher-Morris, M., Gellatly, A. The experience and expression
of pain in Alzheimer patients. Age and Aging (November
1997), v.26(6) pp. 497-500. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Hendryx-Bedalov, P. Effects of caregiver communication
on the outcomes of requests in spouses with dementia of
the Alzheimer type. International Journal of Aging
and Human Development (1999), v.49(2), pp. 127-148.
(Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Ripich, D.N., Ziol, E., Lee, M.M. Longitudinal effects
of communication training on caregivers of persons with
Alzheimer's disease. Clinical Gerontologist (1998),
v.19(2), pp. 37-55. (Availability: Green-Field Library
does own)
Roberto, K.A., Richter, J.M., Bottenberg, D.J., et al.
Communication patterns between caregivers and their spouses
with Alzheimer's disease: a case study. Archives of
Psychiatric Nursing (August 1998), v.12(4), pp. 202-208.
(Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Santo Pietro M.J., Boczko, F. Breakfast Club: results
of a study examining the effectiveness of a multi-modality
group communication treatment. American Journal of
Alzheimer's Disease (May-June 1998) pp. 146-158. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does own).
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Video
Stimulating meaningful communication in patients
with Alzheimer's disease. Baltimore, MD: National
Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 1997.
1 videocassette (60 minutes) Summary: Experts in neurogenic
communications disorders discuss recent linguistic and
non-linguistic research including studies recommending
the use of toy stimuli with persons with Alzheimer's.
Call no.: WM 220 VC no. 464 1997.
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Training
Web Sites
The
Electronic Dementia Guide for Excellence (EDGE) Project
Dementia Solutions
Kits
Maintaining communication with persons with dementia:
an educational program for nursing home staff and family
members.
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, 1998. 1 videocassette (40
minutes), 1 manual (113 pages), 1 workbook (70 pages) Summary:This kit
is part of a 7-week educational program for nursing home staff and family
members on maintaining communication with people who have Alzheimer's
disease. (Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
Books, Theses and Dissertations
Carmony, A.L., Ellis, L. A handbook for training
caregivers in functional communication of Alzheimer's
patients. (M. Ed. Thesis). Toledo, OH: University
of Toledo, 2000. (Availability: Green-Field Library does
not carry)
Freeman, J. Caregiver communication skills training
in Alzheimer's disease. (Ph. D. Thesis). Fairfax,
VA: George Mason University, 1998. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Santo Pietro, M.J., Ostuni, E. Successful communication
with Alzheimer's disease patients: an in-service training
manual. Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997.
Call no.: WM 220 S237 1997
Reed, L. Teaching communication skills to health
care providers of dementia type patients in long term
care facilities. (M. A. Thesis (M.A.). Canyon, TX:
West Texas A & M University, 1996. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does not carry)
Rich, K.M. The efficacy of caregiver training utilizing
the Alzheimer's disease communication guide: the FOCUSED
program for caregivers. (M. A. Thesis). Kirksville,
MO: Truman State University, 1999. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does not carry)
Journal Articles
McCallion, P., Toseland, R.W., Lacey, D., et al. Educating
nursing assistants to communicate more effectively with
nursing home residents with dementia. Gerontologist (August
1999), v.39(5), pp. 546-558. (Availability: Green-Field
Library does own)
Orange , J.B., Colton-Hudson, A. Enhancing communication
in dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Topics in Geriatric
Rehabilitation (1998), v.14(2), pp. 56-75. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does not carry)
Ripich, D.N., Ziol, E., Fritsch, T., et al. Training
Alzheimer's disease caregivers for successful communication. Clinical
Gerontologist (1999), v.21(1), pp. 37-56. (Availability:
Green-Field Library does own)
Wagner, L. Teaching staff how to interpret difficult
behavior. Provider (January 1997), v.23(1), pp.
58-59, 61-62. (Availability: Green-Field Library does own)
Videos
Alzheimer's disease: communicating with the patient.
Tucson, AZ: National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 1998. 1 videocassette
(60 minutes)
Summary: Experts in neurogenic communication disorders discuss techniques of use to speech-language
pathologists and allied health care professionals. all no.: WM 220 VC no.721 1998
Communicating with moderately confused older adults. Duluth, MN: Mental Health Outreach
Network, 1997. 1 videocassette (20 minutes)
Summary: Experts in aging show how to create the right atmosphere and stimulate the minds of people
in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease without asking for more than they can handle. Call
no.: WM 220 VC no.485 1997
Communicating with oriented older adults. Duluth, MN: Mental Health Outreach Network,
1997. 1 videocassette (21 minutes)
Summary: This program shows how to listen, empathize, and engage in the give-and-take of effective
conversation. It also demonstrates techniques of getting information, paraphrasing, summarizing
and clarifying. Call no.: WT 145 VC no.484 1997
Communicating with residents who have Alzheimer's
disease: the attitude 1-2-3 approach. Boston, MA:
Assisted Living University, 1998. 1 videocassette (20
minutes) Summary: The program instructs caregivers in
how to communicate with Alzheimer's residents in the
early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Call no.: WM 220 VC no.581-2 1997
Communicating with severely confused older adults.
Duluth, MN: Mental Health Outreach Network, 1997. 1 videocassette (19
minutes)
Summary: Provides demonstrations of how to communicate with people who
have advanced dementia, including the later stages of Alzheimer's disease. Call no.: WM 220 VC no.481 1997
Communicating with the "Alzheimer-type" population:
the Validation Method.
New York, NY: Edward Feil Productions with Communication, Inc., 1991.
1 videocassette (21 minutes)
Summary: Naomi Feil uses role-playing to demonstrate the communication
technique, Validation Therapy, which she developed to reduce stress in
persons with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Call no.: WT 150 VC no.75 1991
Culture and communication: effects of accent and
speech rate on comprehension in healthy elderly and Alzheimer's
patients .
Tucson, AZ: National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 1998.
1 videocassette (60 minutes)
Summary: This training video, hosted by experts such as Kathryn Bayles,
discusses the impact that accent and rate at which an individual speaks
has on communication in the elderly and persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Call no.: WM 220 VC no.722 1998
Dementia grand rounds .
Rockville, MD: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Rehab Training
Network, 1996. 1 videocassette (210 minutes)
Summary: This seminar reviews biologic, neurologic, and cognitive changes
that affect communication in normal aging and the examination and medical
diagnosis of persons with dementia. Call no.: WM 220 VC no.723 1996
Impaired communication.
Baltimore, MD: Video Press, 1993. 1 videocassette (20 minutes) Summary:
This video, with Alzheimer expert Peter Rabins, describes the most
common types of communication problems, aids in staff recognizing them,
and suggests specific strategies to care for persons with speech and
language deficits. Call no.: WT 150 VC no.386 1993
Improving the ability of Alzheimer's patients to communicate.
Tucson, AZ: Canyonlands Publishing, Incorporated, 1998. 1 videocassette (28 minutes)
Summary: Demonstrates techniques of communication that are useful while
helping a person with Alzheimer's perform activities of daily living.
(Availability: Green-Field Library does not carry)
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