Should You Use Pet Names for Older Adults? Let Them Decide

An article in the Daily Mail speaks to this issue in a delightful manner, stressing that people have differing views about addressing our elders at any time but particularly when they are in need of care. One view is that pet names such as Sweetie are demeaning. This attitude comes from a woman whose family wasn’t used to terms of endearment. The opposing view is from a woman completely comfortable with these terms and finds that they encourage bonding. My own view? It depends. Read the full article on HealthCentral about the effect of pet names on older people and leaving the ball in their court: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesGroup Activities Can Reduce Depression In Older AdultsDriving and Memory Loss Are a Bad Combination: Some TipsA Fresh Outlook Can Improve Our Ability As Caregivers 
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