Speaking and conveying what you want to say to elders can help build satisfying relationships with them, especially for caregivers. It will help make the daily process much easier if there are no obstacles barring them from producing improved health outcomes and preventing medical errors. A lot of things need to be considered knowing their age and general physical status.
Effective communication with seniors to provide quality medical assistance can be on a case-to-case basis. Adaptation to this situation is a core competency. That said, there are general guidelines that can be useful for caretakers at home, as well as for people involved in waivered care services.
Below are some communication tips we at Cardenas Friendship Homes, an assisted living facility in Burnsville, Minnesota,use to facilitate effective interactions with older adults.
- Treat and speak to the patient as a fellow
- Use common terms for medical terminology
- Be patient and tolerant when they are confused
- Make them feel comfortable and help as much as possible
- Compensate for reading comprehension and hearing deficits
Our senior care in Minnesota aims to be a home away from home. We want our patients to feel welcomed and comfortable, much like how their family treats them. Communication can be a make or break to establishing such relationships. Therefore, we value this skill very much.
For more inquiries about our services and how we deliver them to our patients, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always willing and happy to welcome new members to the family!
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