Communication problems can come on gradually or happen overnight. If they’re sudden, you will need to re-evaluate how you communicate with the person you care for.
Consider your tone of voice, how quickly you speak, and how you use body language and gestures to emphasise what you are saying. Find out what helps them or makes your communication clearer.
Someone who has a physical or mental illness or disability may be affected by your own and other people’s reactions to their condition. This could change their ability to communicate.
