The style of speech most people adopt when speaking to older adults is one based on the stereotypes of dependence and incompetence.This in turn conveys to older adults a sense of helplessness and a decline in their abilities.This has often been referred to as

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A communication predicament refers to the situation where the style of speech used, based on stereotypes, leads to negative outcomes for older adults, such as feelings of helplessness and decline in abilities.

The Style of Speech Most People Adopt When Speaking to Older