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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

Her father was then 92, a retired county planner and a World War II veteran; macular degeneration had reduced the quality of his vision, and he used a walker to get around, but he remained cognitively sharp. They are examining its effects in about 200 nursing homes nationwide. recalled Smith, who had a good laugh, she said.

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Some seniors can’t afford to retire at all, and some forego groceries to pay for medication. Many families prefer to keep their loved one at home, but 24-hour care presents challenges. Without other end-of-life options or home healthcare resources on the reservation, many patients must turn to hospital care.