Socializing With Dementia: 6 Ways Dementia May Affect Communication

Some studies have shown that humans of all ages benefit from social interaction, connection, and a sense of belonging. For adults with dementia, symptoms may make it challenging to converse and socialize as they might have once done.

In this video, learn the different ways that dementia may affect communication and social interaction. You can read more about how to talk to someone with dementia here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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