"Elder Talk" Harmful to Aging Adults

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"Elder Talk" Harmful to Aging Adults

By KSPR News

Story Created: Jul 28, 2008

Story Updated: Jul 28, 2008

Many well-intentioned caregivers may use a form of "baby talk" called "elder speak" to communicate with aging adults.

While the type of talk may sound nice, a new study says it can actually be harmful.

University of Kansas researchers found "elder speak" made patients far more resistant to care and made them more stressed out.
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