When Working with Older Adults, Therapists Should

When working with older adults, therapists should

A) give full attention to the individual.
B) talk to, rather than about, the person.
C) verify what they tell you with a family member as they may have dementia.
D) repeat each question slowly and with a louder than normal voice.
E) use respectful language (not elderspeak) .
F) treat the person as an adult.
G) take the individual's concerns seriously.