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Communicating with the Elderly

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Summary

Price
£30 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

Overview

Communicating with others is a basic human need and the foundation for all social interactions. When healthcare workers effectively communicate with those for whom they care, it helps patients feel less isolated and can improve their sense of wellbeing. Often, the effects of aging, illness, and disabilities can become barriers to effective caregiver-patient communication. Paying attention to another’s communication needs is one of the most important duties of any healthcare provider. When they understand how the communication process works and how to effectively send and receive message, healthcare workers are better able to meet the needs of those for whom they care.

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Description

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Define the components of the communication process
  • Recognize barriers to communication that affect the elderly
  • Recall several health conditions that make communication more challenging
  • Identify how to communicate with elderly and disabled patients
  • Define empathetic listening and its use

Who is this course for?

Anyone interested in eldercare

Requirements

No prior qualification required

Career path

Application of principles learnt in this course

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