Verbal Communication Management in Selected Variants of Alzheimer’s Disease: Typical Variant and Language Variant Cover Image

Usprawnianie komunikacji słownej w wybranych wariantach choroby Alzheimera: typowym i językowym
Verbal Communication Management in Selected Variants of Alzheimer’s Disease: Typical Variant and Language Variant

Author(s): Emilia J. Sitek, Aneta Domagała
Subject(s): Cognitive linguistics, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: dementia; communication; indirect and direct interventions;

Summary/Abstract: The paper reviews the methods for improving verbal communication in selected variants of Alzheimer’s disease, both in the typical and language variant. It emphasizes the need to optimise the management within the framework of patient-centred care, allowing to address individual needs. As far as indirect interventions are concerned, the article presents techniques aimed at improving communication with the affected person, and more broadly – aimed at preserving the quality of life in the course of the illness. Among direct interventions, those aimed at selected system abilities and supporting language function in the context of cognitive and social function are presented.

  • Issue Year: 29/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 213-229
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish