Not Talking Down to Older Adults and Not Assuming Deafness

question 48

Multiple Choice

Not talking down to older adults and not assuming deafness or incompetence on their part can help them most directly to _________.

• A)participate in decisions about their lives
• B)be reassured that their lives still have value
• C)receive appropriate and adequate health care
• D)obtain institutionalization when needed
• E)diminish a sense of personal identity

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Definitions:

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Political Tactic

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Consideration

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