Communication Difficulties Among Older Adults With Different Degrees of Cognitive Impairment

Key Points

• This research focuses on how communication difficulties differ among older adults with varying cognitive impairment levels.
• Conducted observational assessments of communication interactions among older adults.
• Evaluated the impact of social support on communication effectiveness.
• Engaged caregivers to assess their interaction strategies.
• Older adults prioritize negative interactions more than cognitive difficulties.
• Social support significantly mitigates communication challenges.
• Training caregivers improves interaction quality with cognitively impaired individuals.

Abstract