Talking Through Dementia with Love | Madison News

Over 120,000 Wisconsinites live with dementia—and their families need practical, heartfelt tools to keep communication alive. Dr. Nate Chin from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center shares essential strategies: minimize distractions, use simple language, slow down and repeat, leverage visuals, and above all, practice patience—with both your loved one and yourself. Most importantly, he reminds us to meet them with love and compassion, honoring the person beneath the diagnosis. These tips turn tough moments into opportunities for deeper connection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56300f815ad119c9