Home Care Powered By AUAF
Welcome to the Home Care Powered By AUAF podcast — your go-to resource for expert insights and practical guidance on senior care and in-home support services across Illinois. Whether you're caring for a loved one or exploring care options for yourself, this podcast is here to inform, inspire, and support you every step of the way.
Each episode covers essential topics like how to become a paid family caregiver, understanding Medicaid-based home care, tips for seniors aging at home, caregiver wellness, and more. Hosted by our compassionate care experts, we bring real conversations and trusted advice to help families make confident care decisions.
This podcast is presented by Home Care Powered By AUAF — a licensed Illinois home care agency with over 30 years of service. Learn more about our programs and services by visiting www.homecare-aid.com.
Because when it comes to caring for your loved ones, we’re with you every step of the way.
Home Care Powered By AUAF
How to Talk to a Parent with Early Dementia: Communication Tips for Families
Learning how to talk to a parent with early dementia can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, conversations can remain respectful, calm, and meaningful. This episode shares practical strategies families can use to strengthen communication and support care planning during the early stages of dementia.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why does early dementia affect communication and memory
- How to stay patient and calm when conversations feel difficult
- Ways to simplify speech without being patronizing
- The importance of focusing on one idea at a time
- How to use visual cues and reminders to ease conversations
- What not to do, including rushing or correcting harshly
- How communication supports care planning and family involvement
By practicing empathy, patience, and clarity, families can keep conversations meaningful while preparing for the future together.
Blog Link: How to Talk to a Parent with Early Dementia
Thank you for listening to the Home Care Powered by AUAF Podcast
Your trusted source for in-home senior care guidance across Chicagoland.
Stay connected with us:
📍 Visit our website: www.homecare-aid.com
📍 Main Office Location: 4343 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone Number: (773)-912-0587
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Learn how to care for a family member and earn income through the Illinois Community Care Program.
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