Communicating Through Touch: How to Connect When Words Fade in Late-Stage Dementia
In late-stage dementia, words fail. Discover how the neuroscience of therapeutic touch can reduce anxiety, communicate love, and bridge the gap with your aging parent. As Alzheimer’s disease enters the late stages, individuals lose the ability to speak or comprehend language (aphasia). However, the human nervous system retains the ability to process positive tactile input. […]