How to talk to someone who has dementia

How to talk to someone who has dementia

From Psyche Magazine by Psyche

June 10, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

This episode provides practices and tips for communicating with someone who has dementia.

Dementia makes communication more challenging, but these practices and tips can help you stay connected through the changes. Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality. Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co . Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

Topics covered

  • dementia
  • communication
  • psychology
  • society
  • culture

Keywords

  • dementia
  • communication tips
  • psychological insights
  • society
  • culture

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