Source article: https://www.whro.org/health/2025-12-18/when-dementia-care-gets-expensive-communication-can-make-or-break-caregiving

This article from WHRO Public Media highlights the work of Marcia Brodie, a Norfolk-based specialist who trains families and staff on dementia communication techniques. Because the disease causes physical changes in the brain that impair language, Brodie teaches caregivers to prioritize non-verbal cues and emotional patience over logical explanations. The report emphasizes that these skills are essential because long-term professional care is often financially unattainable for many families, as Medicare typically does not cover these sig ...