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Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. - -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver.Â
-Positive messages, show desire to help.
-REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process.Â
 -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses.Â
 -Confidence and Self-EsteemÂ
 -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should not be encouraged.Â
-AL= Will communicate that who they are and what they have accomplished is indeed important.Â
-Valued, respected, and accepted.
Active listening - Trying to understand what the others are saying and why, identify feelings.
Pensions - are funds paid to retired employees who paid into a pension fund while they were employed.
Social Security - -A federal program under the direction of the SS Administration. Designed to give retired or disabled individuals some source of income.Â
-Benefits after paying into it as an employee.
Medicare - Federal Program that helps older ppl (65+) in paying their medical bills.
Medicaid - Designed by Federal Govt. as a state program to hep those who need and qualify for medical assistance.Â
-nursing homes
-ppl with limitations in daily activities.
Medical Asepsis - Means free from germs o bacteria that may cause infection.
Class A Fire - Fire started with wood, paper, or trash
Class B Fire - Fire started with gas, grease or other liquid
Class C Fire - Electircal fire
First Degree Burn - Skin Reddened but unbrokenÂ
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