When talking with someone who has dementia or memory loss, small changes in communication can make a big difference. One helpful strategy is using fewer pronouns. Words like he, she, they, it, this, or that require the brain to remember who or what you are referring to. With dementia, short-term memory and language processing are often affected, so those references can get lost quickly. Instead, repeat the subject more often. Say the person’s name. Say the object. Say the place. It may feel repe
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