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Speech Therapy Dyer IN: Improving Communication with Seniors

Better communication with speech therapy Dyer IN

 Communicating with older people often requires us to take more time and have patience because of the physical, psychological and social changes that occur with normal aging. Speech therapists offer some tips for family members of seniors to make communicating a little easier.

Before you start your conversation, reduce background noises to make it easier for your loved one to hear and to focus. This may involve turning off the TV or radio, closing a door, or moving to a quieter area. speech therapy Dyer IN

Begin the conversation with casual topics. Try to avoid opening the conversation with important or stressful subjects. Talk about topics that are familiar to the person, such as family and friends, the interests of the person you are talking with. Stick to a topic, and try to avoid switching frequently from one thing to another. Allow plenty of time for responses, and especially allow them some time to reminisce.

When you’re asking them to make a decision, give a choice, such as “tea or coffee”, rather than ask an open-ended question.

Be an active listener. Pay attention to body language. And take a guess if your loved one gets stuck or can’t remember something.

After your visit, tell others who interact with your senior what you learned. You can help everyone who communicates with them strengthen their communication skills. To learn more go to Speech Therapy Dyer IN

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I have found the staff to be very pleasant, patient, friendly and helpful! For finances, I spoke to the bookkeeper, Laura and she was a great help and directed me in the right direction.

Shannon

Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation is GREAT!

My Mom was in another area Nursing Home. Being very dissatisfied with her care there, when she had to be readmitted due to a severe infection we inquired about other Facilities. My Sister\’s coworker informed us her sister worked at Dyer Nursing Facility and thought we should check them out. I can not begin to […]

Thank You!

Thank You! My wife was admitted about one year ago to Dyer Nursing & Rehab. The nursing staff is so good and caring. They treat my wife good and that means a lot to me since I can’t always be there. When ever I have a concern they are always there to help me. The […]

My second admission…

Thank you again! This is my second admission to Dyer Nursing & Rehab. I was admitted back to the same room I was in before. I don’t attend many activities because I’m an avid reader so I enjoy going into the facility Library and reading book, they have so many to choose from. I enjoy […]

Eight years

8 Years I have been at Dyer Nursing & Rehab for eight years now. I like being here, I help the activities staff. I ran the general store for seven years. The staff here treats me good, the food is good and I would recommend Dyer to others. I like it here because we get […]

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