Unit 5 Part 1 Flashcards
What are common types of communication deficits?
Hearing loss, vision loss, speech and language deficits, serious mental illness, environmental deprivation
How does hearing loss affect communication?
It can lead to misunderstandings, difficulty following conversations, and social withdrawal
How does vision loss impact communication?
It can hinder non-verbal cues and body language interpretation, leading to communication challenges
What are the effects of speech and language deficits on communication?
They can result in difficulty expressing thoughts, understanding language, and following conversations
Define Aphasia
A language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate
What are the effects of serious mental illness on communication?
It can cause disorganized thinking, difficulty expressing emotions, and challenges in social interactions
How does environmental deprivation affect communication?
It can limit exposure to language and social interactions, hindering communication skills
What strategies can be utilized with clients who have communication deficits?
Use clear speech, visual aids, simplify language, and provide ample time for responses
What are the differences in communication between children and adults?
Children may rely more on non-verbal cues, have limited vocabulary, and require more context
Explain Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
They outline how children’s thinking evolves through specific stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational
What behaviors might children exhibit in response to illness?
Regression, anxiety, anger, withdrawal, and changes in eating or sleeping patterns
How do parents of ill children typically react?
They may experience stress, anxiety, guilt, and changes in family dynamics
What communication strategies can be used with children of different age groups?
Use age-appropriate language, engage in play, provide reassurance, and involve parents
What are physical changes related to normal aging?
Decreased strength, reduced mobility, sensory deficits, and changes in skin elasticity
Identify age-related cognitive changes in older adults
Slower processing speed, memory decline, and difficulty with multitasking
What psychosocial and environmental changes occur in aging?
Social isolation, loss of loved ones, changes in living situations, and adapting to retirement
How do age-related changes impact communication?
They can lead to misunderstandings, reduced ability to process information, and changes in social interactions
Discuss theories on aging
Disengagement theory, activity theory, continuity theory, and socioemotional selectivity theory
What is your own attitude toward aging and older adults?
Personal reflection on beliefs and feelings regarding aging and older adults
How do you assess sensory deficits and individual functional ability?
Through observational assessments, questionnaires, and functional tests
What are potential blocks to communication in aging?
Hearing impairment, cognitive decline, physical limitations, and emotional barriers
What strategies can overcome communication barriers in aging?
Use clear speech, maintain eye contact, minimize distractions, and be patient
What is Erickson’s developmental task for the older adult?
Ego integrity vs. despair
Differentiate communication strategies with older adults who are cognitively impaired from those who are not
Use simpler language and more repetition for cognitively impaired; engage in more complex discussions with those who are not
