DYA Blog Ageism, Elderspeak, and Long-Term Care

Wouldn't you be confused if a near-stranger patted your head and called you "sweetie", or if a nurse shouted instructions despite your excellent hearing? These behaviors are confusing and elicit irritation, but, for seniors, they are becoming more and more common. Ageism, elderspeak, and bias are an unfortunate reality for many seniors in long-term care. [...]The post Ageism, Elderspeak, and Long-Term Care appeared first on David York Agency Home Healthcare.