Daviess County Nursing & Rehab

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

🧠💜 Dementia & Alzheimer’s Education Series

The Power of Tone and Body Language

When communicating with someone living with dementia, how we say something is often more important than what we say.

As dementia progresses, a person’s ability to understand words may decrease, but they often remain highly sensitive to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language.

✅ A calm, gentle tone can provide comfort and reassurance.
✅ A warm smile can help someone feel safe and understood.
✅ Getting down to eye level shows respect and reduces feelings of intimidation.
✅ Gentle gestures and relaxed body language can ease anxiety and confusion.

On the other hand, crossed arms, rushed movements, a frustrated tone, or raised voices can unintentionally increase fear, agitation, and distress—even when the words themselves are kind.

Helpful Tips:
💜 Approach from the front and make eye contact.
💜 Speak slowly and clearly.
💜 Smile often and use a friendly tone.
💜 Be patient and allow extra time for responses.
💜 Use reassuring touch when appropriate and welcomed.

Remember, people may not always remember the words we say, but they often remember how we made them feel.

At DCNR, we strive to create meaningful connections through compassion, patience, and understanding every day. 💜

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

Duck hunting today! 🦆

05/27/2026

🧠💜 Dementia & Alzheimer’s Education Series

Simple Sentences Make Communication Easier

When speaking with someone living with dementia, less is often more.

Long explanations, multiple questions, or too much information at once can feel confusing or overwhelming. Using short, simple sentences can make communication easier, calmer, and more successful.

✨ Helpful Tips:
✔️ Use one idea or question at a time
✔️ Speak slowly and clearly
✔️ Keep sentences short and simple
✔️ Give extra time for processing and responding
✔️ Use a calm tone and friendly facial expressions

Instead of:
❌ “Do you want to get dressed now so we can go eat lunch and then maybe do an activity?”

Try:
✅ “It’s time to get dressed.”
✅ “Lunch is ready.”
✅ “Would you like to join an activity?”

Simple communication can help reduce frustration, support understanding, and create more positive moments for everyone involved. 💜

At DCNR, we believe communication should meet people where they are — with patience, kindness, and understanding.

05/25/2026

Today we honor all of our fallen heroes and this group put on a show to do just that. The interaction they had with the residents along with their voices were incredible!

05/25/2026

Movie and popcorn time!