AlzheimersNotes.com
When Alzheimer’s patients can’t communicate, it often becomes very difficult to tell when they’re in pain, when they don’t understand, or when they’re being obstinate.  Are there any clues or signs we should look for?
Marijke Durning, of Help My Hurt, has some suggestions:
You need to be observant and pick up on body and nonverbal cues; some are obvious, others may not be.
Check out her post for suggestions: If someone can’t talk – how do they tell you they have pain?
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen