Psychosocial Processes and Interaction Skills Needed When Working With Elderly Clients

MUST ADDRESS: 1. Psychosocial process of aging (NOT physiologic) Psychologic and sociologic theories on normal aging (Maslow and Erikson′s Models). FOCUS ON ADULTS
ONLY) 2. Special challenges faced by elderly Stereotyping, myths age as predisposing factor for psychosocial problems /diseases emotional challenges, age-related
barriers 3. Communication skills and motivational techniques appropriate for interacting with elderly in the health care environment 4. ″Individuality″ in the elderly