30 Questions
What might inappropriate speech to older adults lead to?
Lower self-esteem and social withdrawal
Why is patronizing speech considered inappropriate?
It is based on stereotypes of incompetence and dependence
How does inappropriate speech to older adults affect social interactions?
It leads to social withdrawal and lower self-esteem
What are some potential consequences of inappropriate speech towards older adults?
Negative impacts on self-esteem and social withdrawal
Why should inappropriate speech be avoided when communicating with older adults?
To prevent lower self-esteem and social withdrawal
What is a common feature of infantilizing speech (secondary baby talk) when communicating with older adults?
Addressing the older adult by their first name
According to the communication enhancement model, what is the proposed framework for appropriate exchange with older adults?
Health promotion model
How do younger adults typically interact with older adults in communication, according to Giles & Gaiorek (2011)?
Overaccommodating them
What negative perception do older adults have about care staff who use inappropriate speech when communicating with them?
They are negative
How do older adults contribute to problematic communication with younger adults, as mentioned by Giles & Gaiorek (2011)?
Overaccommodating younger adults
What is a key factor necessary to facilitate good intergenerational communication?
The right amount of accommodation
Why is it important to combat ageist stereotypes in intergenerational communication?
To prevent mutual negative inferences regarding motives
According to Giles & Gaiorek (2011), what happens when generations 'miss each other communicatively'?
Communication breakdowns occur
In the context of intergenerational communication, why might older adults be misperceived according to the text?
As declining/incompetent and overcontrolling
How does the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) impact individuals in healthcare facilities?
It requires informing people about advance directives
At what age does the decline in visual acuity typically begin according to the text?
Late 20s
When does muscle decrease typically start according to the text?
Late 20s
What physical change is associated with menopause in women typically occurring in their 50s?
Decrease in height
What is a common physical change associated with the 60s according to the text?
Decline in smell detection
Which physical change is common in the 70s according to the text?
Decline in balance abilities
What physical change typically occurs by the time people reach their 80s?
Strength endurance decrease
What physical change is associated with hearing loss in older adults by their 50s according to the text?
(Especially high pitch) hearing loss
Which age range typically experiences loss of bone mass faster according to the text?
[Late 30s] Loss of bone mass (women 2x as fast as men)
What is a typical physical change associated with the 40s according to the text?
Decline in smell/odor detection
At what age does the decline in muscle typically begin according to the text?
30s
What is a common physical change associated with the 60s according to the text?
Decline in balance abilities
When does perimenopause typically begin as per the text?
40s
What is a typical eye-related change in the 50s as per the text?
Retinal changes
At what age does the decline in visual acuity typically continue according to the text?
50s
What is a common physical change related to the heart in the 60s as per the text?
Decline in ability of the heart to contract
This quiz explores the possibility of a nursing home being perceived as a home by its residents. It delves into the factors that can contribute to creating a homely environment in such a setting, challenging negative connotations and promoting feelings of comfort and control.
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