More sensory ideas for those who are non verbal with dementia

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We want to Include a non verbal person with dementia in the conversation in some way

Here are a few ways to do it

Say," I know (non verbal person's name) likes (whatever.) I can tell by his/her smile." or

Give an expected answer and say that is what (the non verbal person) would say if he/she could talk

Then gently squeeze the non verbal peron's hand or rub his back.

You may want to give this person a sensory object to hold.

Studues have shown that doing this will ground this type of person and actually can arouse him/her if the person os lethatgic or calm his/her down if mild agitation is present

What kinds of objects can you  use?