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Enhancing communication with older adults: overcoming elderspeak.
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A communication training program is described that significantly reduced the use of elderspeak by nursing assistants and led to a more respectful, less controlling, and equally as caring communication between Nursing assistants and nursing home residents.Abstract:
Because communication behaviors are difficult to change, practicing speech without elderspeak is helpful in preparing for actual clinical situations. The Communication Enhancement Model describes potential benefits of eliminating elderspeak in speech to older adults. Minimizing the use of elderspeak is hypothesized to reduce stereotype-based messages that older adults are incompetent and dependent. An improved communication environment promotes the cognitive and functional abilities of older adults. Achieving optimal communication environments may contribute to higher levels of well-being for older adults and to increased quality of life. Young adult care providers also may benefit from increased job satisfaction if they relate closely with care recipients.read more
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