“Elderspeak” is a unique pattern of speech-similar to baby talk-that younger individuals often adopt when speaking to the elderly. The tone of elderspeak can seem condescending, express unwanted pity, and potentially foster resentment among older adults.
Many older adults tolerate this treatment daily, even when they’re perfectly capable of understanding normal speech patterns. This degrading interaction can be harmful to their mental and physical well-being.
Here are some suggestions when speaking with older adults who have communication limitations or challenges: always speak respectfully, simplify your speech in favor of explicitness-communicate concrete information directly, speak normally but distinctly (for those hard of hearing, speak louder but don’t change the tone or pitch of your voice).
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3 авг 2024
