Communicating with Older Adults - 1 Hours
Earns 1 Training Hour.
Define the communication process. Understand how to better communicate with older adults through scheduling appointments, allow extra time in communicating, avoiding distractions, sitting face to face, maintaining eye contact, listening, and simplifying by writing down instructions. Define communication techniques for older adults with disabilities including visual disabilities cognitive, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities, speech disabilities, hearing disabilities, physical disabilities , and memory loss issues.
What you'll learn...
- How to Become a Maximally Effective Communicator with Older Adults
- Steps to Take to Minimize Distractions for Patients
- Communication Simplification Techniques
- What to Avoid and What to Practice When Communicating With Patients with Disabilities
- Communication Techniques for Those With Hearing Disabilities
- Tips for Navigating Memory Problems in Communication
5 lessons