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What is the primary focus of an age-friendly business?
What is the primary focus of an age-friendly business?
The course offers insight into the age-related changes experienced by customers, including vision and hearing.
The course offers insight into the age-related changes experienced by customers, including vision and hearing.
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Who is the CEO of Age Friendly Business® in Canada?
Who is the CEO of Age Friendly Business® in Canada?
Rhonda Latreille
Renu and her companions are going on a luxury _____ cruise.
Renu and her companions are going on a luxury _____ cruise.
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Match the following individuals with their characteristics:
Match the following individuals with their characteristics:
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What age range do the customers in the vignette represent?
What age range do the customers in the vignette represent?
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Age-related changes only concern vision.
Age-related changes only concern vision.
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What is one of Renu's challenges related to communication?
What is one of Renu's challenges related to communication?
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What is presbyopia?
What is presbyopia?
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Presbyopia can be reversed with proper treatment.
Presbyopia can be reversed with proper treatment.
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At what age do most individuals start experiencing presbyopia?
At what age do most individuals start experiencing presbyopia?
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The term 'presbyopia' comes from a Greek word meaning 'old ____.'
The term 'presbyopia' comes from a Greek word meaning 'old ____.'
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Match the following individuals with their statements regarding vision issues:
Match the following individuals with their statements regarding vision issues:
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How can presbyopia be corrected?
How can presbyopia be corrected?
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Adequate illumination should be increased by 50 percent to support vision changes.
Adequate illumination should be increased by 50 percent to support vision changes.
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What factor contributes to the age-related condition of presbyopia?
What factor contributes to the age-related condition of presbyopia?
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What is one effective way to communicate with someone who has hearing loss?
What is one effective way to communicate with someone who has hearing loss?
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Using gestures and facial expressions does not enhance communication.
Using gestures and facial expressions does not enhance communication.
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What does Renu find stressful as she gets older?
What does Renu find stressful as she gets older?
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Renu suffered permanent damage in her left ear as a result of an __________.
Renu suffered permanent damage in her left ear as a result of an __________.
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Match the following suggestions with their purpose in communication:
Match the following suggestions with their purpose in communication:
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Which of the following adjustments can help with communication for someone with hearing loss?
Which of the following adjustments can help with communication for someone with hearing loss?
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Renu wears hearing aids in both ears.
Renu wears hearing aids in both ears.
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What should be done to ensure effective communication when speaking with someone who has hearing loss?
What should be done to ensure effective communication when speaking with someone who has hearing loss?
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What font size is recommended for printing materials?
What font size is recommended for printing materials?
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Having access to a magnifying glass is not helpful for people with vision changes.
Having access to a magnifying glass is not helpful for people with vision changes.
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Renu humorously noted her arms were getting too short to read the ______.
Renu humorously noted her arms were getting too short to read the ______.
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Which action would provide an exceptional customer experience for Renu?
Which action would provide an exceptional customer experience for Renu?
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Electronic devices can enhance sound clarity for aging individuals.
Electronic devices can enhance sound clarity for aging individuals.
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What impact do simple tips have in supporting people with vision changes?
What impact do simple tips have in supporting people with vision changes?
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Match the following with their descriptions:
Match the following with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hearing loss for aging individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hearing loss for aging individuals?
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Hearing loss can enhance a person's quality of life.
Hearing loss can enhance a person's quality of life.
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Name one way hearing loss can affect relationships.
Name one way hearing loss can affect relationships.
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One of the recommended ways to support those with hearing changes is to slow down and _____ clearly.
One of the recommended ways to support those with hearing changes is to slow down and _____ clearly.
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Match the impacts of hearing loss with their descriptions.
Match the impacts of hearing loss with their descriptions.
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What is the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline?
What is the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline?
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Leaving a voicemail should involve repeating the follow-up telephone number.
Leaving a voicemail should involve repeating the follow-up telephone number.
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List one recommendation for communicating with someone who has hearing challenges.
List one recommendation for communicating with someone who has hearing challenges.
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What is the tracking number mentioned in the phone message?
What is the tracking number mentioned in the phone message?
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Susan's phone message includes a request for the recipient to confirm their availability to receive a package.
Susan's phone message includes a request for the recipient to confirm their availability to receive a package.
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What is ACME's phone number?
What is ACME's phone number?
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Renu noted that she struggles to read the _____ and hear her friends clearly in noisy environments.
Renu noted that she struggles to read the _____ and hear her friends clearly in noisy environments.
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Match the terms related to the phone message with their meanings:
Match the terms related to the phone message with their meanings:
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Who is the person delivering the message?
Who is the person delivering the message?
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Renu is unaware of her difficulties with vision and hearing.
Renu is unaware of her difficulties with vision and hearing.
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What day of the week is the delivery scheduled?
What day of the week is the delivery scheduled?
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Study Notes
Foundation Course RENU: Surfing the Age-Wave!
- An age-friendly business considers needs and preferences of older adults. It creates a welcoming, accessible, and responsive environment for all ages and abilities.
- The FOUNDATION COURSE teaches how to become an age-friendly service provider.
Welcome
- People of all ages deserve a place in their communities and businesses.
- Businesses should be welcoming, acknowledged, safe, and respectful.
- Creating such an environment benefits everyone.
Age Wave Vignettes
- The course introduces customers (Renu, Martin, Pearl, Mary, Richard, and Albert) who are going on a luxury Mediterranean cruise.
- They represent customers of varying ages from mid-50s to 90s.
- They will meet/interact at various business environments/dinner tables as they prepare for the trip.
Meet Renu
- Renu is a dynamic and energetic businesswoman who enjoys an active and healthy life.
- She is experiencing some age-related changes.
Age-Related Changes
- The body and DNA experience wear and tear over time due to environmental toxins, oxidative stress, and lifestyle choices.
- Age-related changes in stamina, strength, sensory perception, and medical history vary between individuals.
- Hearing and vision changes, commonly considered 'normal' for middle-aged people, can impact daily life and the use of aids, although helpful to adjust.
The Sandwich Generation
- Renu is experiencing the challenges of the Sandwich Generation.
- Caregivers are often caught between caring for their parents/grandparents, and children/grandchildren, and providing care to their own children.
- Common challenges include financial strain, emotional stress, and time management.
- Full-time working caregivers typically spend approximately 3 hours outside working hours on childcare and elder care.
- Common challenges include juggling expenses and responsibilities including education, extracurricular activities, etc. of children vs. medical payments, and assisted living for parents and grandparents
Renu's Vision Changes
- Difficulty reading small print up close is a common condition called presbyopia.
- Presbyopia is commonly believed to be an age-related condition caused by the gradual thickening and loss of flexibility of the eye lens.
- Presbyopia usually begins in the early 40s and is typically experienced to some degree by age 50.
- Presbyopia is corrected with spectacles, contact lenses, or surgery.
Baseline Recommendations for Supporting Vision
- Recommendations for supporting people with vision changes are provided in the form of tips for the home and work environments.
Customer Service Vignette
- Renu runs into a problem with reading a bill at a restaurant. She asks her friends if they brought their glasses.
- The course explores how a server can provide an exceptional customer experience in this situation.
- Recognizing the condition, and offering help, is more beneficial than ignoring the problem, or pretending it doesn’t exist.
Age-Related Changes to Hearing
- Maintaining hearing health is essential, and early detection/management of changes significantly improves an individual's quality of life.
Impact of Hearing Loss
- Hearing loss can negatively impact relationships, well-being, daily life, and safety.
- Social isolation is one negative consequence.
- Mood or mental health decline may be influenced by the stress of the hearing loss
Effective Communication
- When people experience hearing loss, oral communication, a vital social/relationship function, is negatively impacted.
- Effective communication stretches far beyond spoken words. Facial expressions and gestures enhance the meaning of the message.
8 Ways to Support Hearing in Communication
- Essential to be mindful and considerate when communicating with someone with compromised hearing.
- Simple adjustments can make a significant difference.
- Basic suggestions to enhance communication such as eye contact, speaking clearly, reducing background noise, keeping hands away from the face, using the person's name, and rephrasing statements.
- Seeking confirmation of understanding.
Renu's Hearing Challenge
- Renu has experienced permanent hearing damage in one ear due to a childhood ear infection that did not heal properly.
- She uses a hearing aid now.
ACME Delivery Phone Message
- A well-done example a phone message that is clear, concise, and helpful for the customer/recipient.
- The examples provide helpful instruction and details for effective communication.
Renu Summary of Learning
- The course demonstrates age-related changes in vision and hearing.
- Provides real life scenarios to help understand how these changes can affect everyday life.
Summary
- Age-related changes in vision and hearing impact daily life.
- Making simple adjustments can significantly improve the effectiveness of communication and services.
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This quiz explores the concepts of age-friendly businesses, focusing on the age-related changes that customers experience, particularly in terms of vision and hearing. Additionally, it covers challenges in communication and solutions for presbyopia, enhancing understanding of customer needs in these contexts.