Psychosocial Processes and Interaction Skills Needed When Working With the Elderly Patient

Psychosocial Processes and Interaction Skills Needed When Working With the Elderly Patient Order Description   FROM THE PHYSICAL THERAPY POINT OF VIEW MUST ADDRESS 1. Psychosocial process of aging (NOT Physiologic) Psychologic and sociologic theories on normal aging (Maslow and Erikson's Models). FOCUS ON OLDER 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 elderl