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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

They are examining its effects in about 200 nursing homes nationwide. Kathleen Carmody, owner of Senior Matters Home healthcare and Consulting in Columbus, Ohio, cautions her aides to address clients as Mr. or Mrs. or Ms., Even without formal training programs, individuals and institutions can combat elderspeak. And they did."

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

The National Center for Health Statistics estimates that nearly 5 million patients receive home healthcare in the United States each year. The National Association for Home Care and Hospice recently reported that the supply of nurses can’t sufficiently meet the demand for these services. Names are fictitious.