Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. - -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver. 

-Positive messages, show desire to help.

-REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process. 

 -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses. 

 -Confidence and Self-Esteem 

 -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should not be encouraged. 

-AL= Will communicate that who they are and what they have accomplished is indeed important. 

-Valued, respected, and accepted.

Active listening - Trying to understand what the others are saying and why, identify feelings.

Pensions - are funds paid to retired employees who paid into a pension fund while they were employed.

Social Security - -A federal program under the direction of the SS Administration. Designed to give retired or disabled individuals some source of income. 

-Benefits after paying into it as an employee.

Medicare - Federal Program that helps older ppl (65+) in paying their medical bills.

Medicaid - Designed by Federal Govt. as a state program to hep those who need and qualify for medical assistance. 

-nursing homes

-ppl with limitations in daily activities.

Medical Asepsis - Means free from germs o bacteria that may cause infection.

Class A Fire - Fire started with wood, paper, or trash

Class B Fire - Fire started with gas, grease or other liquid

Class C Fire - Electircal fire

First Degree Burn - Skin Reddened but unbroken