Guide Helps Providers Connect With Elderly Patients

The Gerontological Society of America has developed a guide to help healthcare providers better connect with elderly patients.

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The report provides 29 specific recommendations in four categories: general tips for improving interactions with older adults, general tips for improving face-to-face communication with older adults, tips for optimizing interactions between healthcare professionals and older patients and tips for communicating with older adults with dementia.

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