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.
