Visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s

Visitors are important to people with Alzheimer’s. Your loved one may not always remember who you are, but just the human connection has value. Here are some ideas to make the best of your visit:

• Plan the visit at the time of the day when the person is at his or her best. Consider bringing along some kind of activity, such as something familiar to read or photo albums to look at, but be prepared to skip it if necessary.
• Be calm and quiet. Avoid using a loud tone of voice or talking to the person as if he or she were a child. Respect the person’s personal space and don’t get too close.
• Try to establish eye contact and call the person by name to get his or her attention. 
• If the person doesn’t recognize you, is unkind or responds angrily, remember to not take it personally. He or she is  reacting out of confusion caused by the disease.

Source: National Institute of Aging (www.NIA.NIH.gov)

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