Talking Mats are a way to engage with people with communication or cognitive difficulties, including those who have dementia. Useful for: people who benefit from a visual way of expressing themselves ...

The retired physical therapist's family dealt with dementia, and he saw a need that wasn't being met. "They lacked this ability of being able to talk and to think and then to connect with other ...

Dementia can lead to challenges with communication. It’s understandable to feel frustrated, but maintaining respect is crucial. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

Researchers study link between walking and talking simultaneously to help dementia patients As 85-year-old Ralph Smith walks back and forth, Dr. Dawn Venema of Nebraska, who heads the physical ...

The mats are designed to give Alzheimer's and dementia patients something simple to see and touch. "I want them to all have something they can touch and play with," said Cross.

It’s natural to feel uncertain, afraid, and even turned off when first trying to interact with someone with dementia or Al, says WSJ Health and Retirement Expert Marc Agronin.