Špecifiká komunikácie s pacientom trpiacim demenciou // SOLEN

Via practica 3/2019

Communications specifics with dementia pacient

Communication is generally defined as the transmission and exchange of information. The transfer and exchange of information between people is a process that is realized and disseminated through language but also non-language signals, ways and means. People can share their experiences, feelings, desires and thoughts with both spoken and written words. Communication gives us a sense of connection with others. In dementia, the ability to share experiences with others gradually disappears.

Keywords: communication, dementia, communication principles