Clinics and practice
Attention to Elderspeak: A Call for Dignity-Affirming Communication in Advanced Nursing Care.
Takahiko Nagamine
Published: 202610.3390/clinpract16010021
Abstract
Elderspeak is a form of communication overaccommodation directed toward older adults, characterized by simplified language and an elevated pitch. While typically well-intentioned, it is rooted in ageist stereotypes and linked to negative health outco…
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