Augmentative communication and Dementia

[Kim Mataya - SLP]

can your grandmother write or type on a keyboard? if not could she access a
device where messages could be stored for her reteival? Hos does she
communicate at thistime?

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Kim Mataya, M.S., CCC-SLP
Fairview South School
Brookfield WI 53145
http://www.execpc.com/aac-activities
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric and Heather Emans" <emehjk at foxinternet.net>
To: "Statewide forum on assistive-technology issues"
<wash-at at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 11:46 PM
Subject: Augmentative communication and Dementia


> My grandmother has had multiple strokes that have affected her word
finding
> ability.  She also has stage II Dementia. It's very difficult for family
to
> understand what she is trying to communicate. It's been decided by her
> children that she needs to be placed in a care facility. Does anyone have
> suggestions regarding how to help her communicate her wants and needs
> successfully to her care providers?  Thank you
>
>
>