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Dementia and Aphasia

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Sep 4, 2023 | Replies (24)
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@lwbarker

<p>How do you cope with MCI aphasia?</p><p>My 86 year old brother was diagnosed with MCI abt 4 years ago. He has very good physical health…gardening, fast walking, fishing. Lives with his wife and his son’s family in last two years. Most evident symptom is aphasia- disjointed speech and writing. I play Words With Friends with him daily long distance. What else can I do to help him?</p>

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 4, 2023

Hi @lwbarker, I moved your question about MCI and aphasia to this existing discussion in the Caregivers: Dementia support group.
- Dementia and Aphasia
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dementia-and-aphasia/@lorrie2772
I did this so that you can read previous helpful posts and connect with others like @snowbloom @joyd3 @bayviewgal @clkurth @blessedinsd @doubleprogressive who are supporting a loved one with cognitive impairment and aphasia.

You may also be interested in this related discussion:
- What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cognitive-impairment/
Supporting your brother long distance obviously brings challenges. I bet his wife and son appreciate your help. Does he enjoy playing Words with Friends? Have you noticed changes in his abilities since playing it with him?

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