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1. I show pictures as the client is talking.
2. I also give them something to use in order to point or raise their arms so that they are expressing their talking in a different manner.
My husband had Alzheimer's for a bit over 10 years. He was non-verbal for about 7 of those. Maybe a word here and there but for sure the last 5 no words. Noise yes but no words.
I have told people in the support groups that I attend that yes it can be frustrating but at least you have some type of conversation. I often thought it would be wonderful to have to answer the same question over and over.
After my husband stopped walking I often thought ..wow this is sort of nice, I don't have to worry about him wandering, but going out to the store became more difficult.
I came to the conclusion that while there are frustrations for every frustration the resolution to that can bring another frustration or problem..
So embrace what you have at the moment for things will change and you never know what will happen.
Here's my advise: This may not be the answer to the question you asked, and may even be more applicable to a future reader. This year my mom stopped being able to talk, except for gibberish. What I wouldn't do to have one more real conversation with her.... Forgive me if this sounds flip. I understand that this is a real issue you are dealing with and you want to know how to survive it. This may even be over-simplifying things, but, try to re-direct and simply enjoy the fact that your mom is ABLE to express an opinion, not matter what that opinion may be. Yes, look for solutions, but also realize that the fact that your mom with Alzheimer's is *talking to you is a blessing.
Vary your voice tone so that she is aware that you need to talk
Use something that will get her attention like a puppet or a picture
Raise your hand and tell her that you need to talk to her.
I hope this helps.
My husband has not said an actual word in almost 1 year now but prior to that for the past 5 years he said only a few words, yes, what and why. And for a few years before that conversation was rare and maybe just a sentence here and there.
So while changing medication or adjusting medication might help or then again it might not the "problem" might have resolved itself in time anyway when another portion of the brain gets hit.
I have found when one "problem" is resolved another is sure to make itself known. Then I have to learn how to deal with a new challenge. I like to think of them as challenges not problems. I am the one that has to adapt and learn how to deal with something new. I have said for everything he forgets I have to learn something new.
So although it drives you crazy enjoy the chatter because you never know what might me next it might be something even more irritating!
just one last thought. There has been a lot of research on music and headphones. Would she put on headphones to listen to music? It might block out ambient noise that she may find intrusive and overstimulating.