Elderspeak is a communication style used with older adults that can come across as patronizing or infantilizing. It often involves a singsong tone, exaggerated slowness, and terms like “sweetie” or “dear.” Though often meant to be comforting, elderspeak can strip seniors of their dignity and autonomy, making them feel belittled.
In this month's blog:
Loss of Independence
For many seniors, one of the most devastating parts of growing older is facing a loss of independence. One survey found that more seniors fear losing their independence than actually dying. Losing the ability to do daily tasks like bathing and cooking independently can cause sadness, despair, anger, worry, shame and embarrassment. They have been the providers and care takers for many years, and now to see these roles and responsibilities being removed can be another life altering experience. The roles being shifted to the very family members they used to support, can be a very humbling and difficult experience.
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Family care portal services
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"There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who need a caregiver."
-Rosalyn Carter-
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