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Understanding One-Way Conversations in Dementia: Communicating Beyond Words

Ken shares how he has adapted to communicating with his non-verbal wife, Shanna, who has Alzheimer's disease. 

Ken discusses the different stages of Shanna's verbal decline and reveals how he has learned to read her body language and facial expressions to maintain a deep connection. 

Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned over a 12-year journey, Ken aims to provide hope and practical advice for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. The episode emphasizes the importance of staying connected beyond words, using a spiritual or higher power as guidance, and not letting the disease define the relationship.

00:00 Introduction: Struggling to Communicate
00:37 Welcome to the Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast
01:13 Mastering One-Way Conversations
02:50 Listener Comment and Appreciation
03:54 Understanding Alzheimer's Impact on Communication
07:03 Shanna's Journey: A Timeline
10:45 Adapting to Non-Verbal Communication
13:07 The Sixth Sense of Communication
16:15 Reflecting on the Journey
18:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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