intro Flashcards
why is it important to study communication and aging
number of older adults is growing and communication and swallowing disorders increase with age which can affect quality of life
what demographic trends are influencing the aging population?
baby boomers are aging
medical care improvements
longer life expectancy
what is the difference between normal and disordered aging
normal aging involves gradual changes while disordered aging refers to pathological or dysfunctional changes
what are leading causes of death in the aging population
heart disease
cancer
covid
stroke
what factors differentiate the aging population
race
ethnicity
religion
language
living environment
what are the levels of care available for older adults
independent living
home health
assisted living
nursing home
what is elderspeak
condescending tone used by younger population toward older population
how does elderspeak affect older adults?
reduce opportunities for meaningful communication, reinforce negative stereotypes and lead to decreased self image and poorer health outcomes
what is communication accommodation theory
tone adjusted by speaker based on the person but can lead to negative stereotypes which can reduce the way they communicate and lead to poor self image
what are painful self disclosure (PSD)
negative information about client relating to health problems, mobility, family
why are painful self disclosures significant
violate social or communication norms and confirm or activate negative stereotypes about aging
how does aging affect health and communication
aging does not have to be associated with physical decline
conditions like hearing impairments are common but not fatal
gerontology
study of older population
interdisciplinary
focuses on various factors
gerontology vs geriatric
gerontology studies aging across all disciplines
geriatrics focuses on medical care and treatment of age related conditions
