ch 6 - communicating with older adults Flashcards
1
Q
Stereotyping and discriminating against people due to
age
A
ageism
2
Q
A form of ageism where speech patterns
are changed based on the assumption
that older people have difficulty
communicating and understanding
A
elderspeak
3
Q
3 important communication strategies with older adults
A
- listening carefully
- clarifying
- patience
4
Q
examples of therapeutic communication
A
- active listening
- open ended questions
- non judgmental attitude
- clarifying
- authentic presence
- giving information
- seeking validation of understanding
- keeping focus
5
Q
how can reminiscing and storytelling improve communication with older adult (3)
A
- increase quantity and quality of communication
- contribute to stress reduction
- reduce behavioral problems
6
Q
A structured format to take a person through
their life experiences
A
life review
7
Q
benefits of group work with older adults (5)
A
- opportunity to try new roles
- improve communication skills
- peer support
- improve self esteem
- weekly assessment of mood, cognitive abilities, and functional abilities
8
Q
special considerations in group work with older adults (8)
A
- accommodate for sensory losses
- appropriate pacing (psychological and physical)
- appropriate time of day (when rested, not evening)
- have pts be similar cognitive ability
- group leader ready to deal with discussion of depression and losses
- leader prepared for illness/death of members
- have coleaders
- evaluate each session
9
Q
characteristics of elderspeak
A
- singsong voice/exaggerating words
- short and simple sentences (w/ limited vocab)
- speaking slowly
- repeating what you just said
- using pet names
- using collective pronouns (“we”)
- using statements that sound like questions
