European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 7, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ann Landers dear readers this appeared in the alzheimer a association newsletter and May be helpful for those of you who know someone with alzheimer a disease difficulty in communicating with others is a common problem associated with alzheimer a disease. It is usually one of the symptoms displayed during the Early stages of the illness. The affected person May not be Able to make himself or herself understood or be Able to understand what others Are trying to say. If the alzheimer a patient has been covering up problems with communication he May become Grigry or defensive when he cannot find the words to respond to questions or comments. Or he May appear uncooperative when in fact he simply cannot understand what someone is trying to say. If you Are having problems communicating with an alzheimer a patient make sure that he is not suffering from a hearing impairment and keep the following in mind the alzheimer a patient May forget within seconds even the information he understood. He May still be Able to read but May not be Able to understand what has been read. What May be understood if heard in person May be lost Over the phone. Communication May be helped by combined use of signs labels or written messages and Oral instructions. Dear Abby dear Abby my recent vacation trip has compelled me to pass along some tips to those who visit our precious National Parks a particularly Yellowstone. 1. Done to bring your dog along a at least not to Yellowstone pets Are not allowed past one Quarter of a mile on any Trail there. I  believe All fhe dogs i saw locked in cars in 80-degree temperatures better Check the pet regulations of the Park you plan to visit before deciding to bring your dog. Bears dislike dogs so you a be asking for trouble 2. Extinguish your Camp fires when you leave your site. 3. If an animal wants to Cross the Road a let it you re Only a visitor a the animal lives there so be polite. 1  believe How Many people i saw impatiently blowing their horns to Force a Buffalo or Deer Back to the Side of the Road 4. Those Lovely wildflowers Are not yours a they belong to everyone so please leave them there for the next person to Admire. Leave the rocks and stones in saturday september 7, 1991 it is Wise to be aware that the person May understand More than he is Able to express. Never talk about the patient As if he were not there. Helping an alzheimer a patient communicate takes patience and understanding. Some suggestions include a show interest in what the person is trying to say. A pay attention to the person s voice and gestures for clues As to what he is feeling. Sometimes the emotions Are More important than the words. A if the person cannot find a word offer a guess. A if you done to understand let the person know it and encourage him to Point or gesture. A ask one question at a time and give the person time to respond. A demonstrate your request by drawing touching or pointing at things. A use non verbal communication a smile or a hug to reinforce verbal communication or to communicate when the person no longer understands words. When using non verbal communication remember to move slowly and touch gently. Do not startle. A smile can give reassurance. Always treat the alzheimer a patient with dignity and respect. Remember that he is an adult. Avoid talking Down. Your sensitivity will be greatly appreciated. For More information write to alzheimer a association . Box 5675-Alc, Chicago in 60680-5675, or Call the alzheimer a association information and referral hotline 1-800-272-3900. C creators Syndicate the stars and Stripe today s crossword Page 19 place too. 5. If you want a close up shot of an animal invest in a camera with a zoom Lens. I actually saw 25 or 30 people bounding across a Meadow surrounding a giant Elk and snapping away within 50 feet of the beast. Do they think those animals Are stuffed if they Ever get gored  find out 6. Believe in signs. If you see a sign that says Quot danger or a stay on Trail a believe it. Everyone acts like he a working for National geographic. The Best picture does not necessarily lie beyond the a no farther warning. You re better off settling for an of shot than not living to see the shot of a lifetime. Mary w1eseman, Indianapolis dear Mary thanks for the travel tips. Do you mind if i add a tip or two of my own 1. Done to litter. Carry a folded bag in which to stash your trash. 2. Wear comfortable shoes sunglasses and sunscreen and a whistle on a flexible Cord around your neck. Be sure your children Are outfitted the same Way. 3. Keep an Eagle Eye on your kids at All times. 4. 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