Objectives

Participants will:

1. Increase their basic understanding of the communication process.
2. Explore the significance of the Life Review process.
3. Discuss some types of health problems which can affect an individual's ability to communicate.
4. Become aware of specific techniques that can enhance communication when there are challenges.

Time: 2.5 hours

Materials

• Overhead Projector (if used)
• Flip chart (if used)
• Transparencies (if used)
• Evaluation Form
• Selected Readings

  • Health Canada. (1999). "Aging and Communication," In Communicating with Seniors: Advice, Techniques and Aids. (p.8) Division of Aging & Seniors no. H88-3/26-1999E: Minister of Public Works and Government Services.

  • Unknown. (October 1999). "Living With Stroke: Communication Gap: Loss of Language Has Devastating Impact," CARPNews Fifty Plus, 15(5), 47-48.

  • National Institute of Health. (Summer 2000). "Is it time for a hearing test?" Solutions, 2(1), 8.

  • Clark, D. "Leadership - Communication," The Leadership Guide, Chapter 5. Retrieved November 20, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadcom.html

  • Way-Clarke, R. (1992). "Communicating With The Frail Elderly," In Care for the Caregiver Manual: How to Replicate the Program. (pp61-64). Halifax, NS: Mount Saint Vincent University.

• Suggested Internet Resources

  • Health Canada. (1999). "Aging and Communication," In Communicating with Seniors: Advice, Techniques and Aids. (p.8) Division of Aging & Seniors no. H88-3/26-1999E: Minister of Public Works and Government Services. Available on the Public Health Agency of Canada Web site at:
    www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/communicating/toc_e.htm

  • Clark, D. "Leadership - Communication," The Leadership Guide, Chapter 5. Available at www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadcom.html

  • "Communicating with a Person with Aphasia", The Aphasia Institute. Available from their Web site at: www.aphasia.ca/training/tips.shtml