One of the most important ways to help your communication is not only to ask "how are you doing" but also what are you feeling If you think about it, how are you is one of the most common questions we ask, but it can be a rather thoughtless one. The predictable response is good. It usually doesn't allow much discussion. When you ask, how are you feeling you are digging deeper. Someone who is asked that question may get the feeling that you want to know how the senior is feeling.
When you ask the question, what are you feeling be ready to hear anything. The person could say they think lots about dying or he is worried about what the future holds for his kids. Or possibly he is scared that he isn't going live very long. Be ready to really listen and hear the response he gives you. You do not have to have a response, but you should be ready to hear the pain and anguish that the inquiry could provoke.
Communication with your loved ones should be direct and on an adult level. The last thing an elder needs with a serious illness is for you to be condescending or treat them like a youngster. They need straight talk constantly being compassionate and kind. Here is your chance for loving support from their loved ones and friends.
People with cancer and serious diseases on occasion need to get an opinions of those near to them on their health problems, medications, and treatment outlook. Remain honest, but don't endeavor to answer questions that you don't know the answers to. The individual with a serious disease can sense your honesty and appreciate it.
While having their illness, people with cancer and serious diseases might express anger and frustration to those around them. Keep in mind that seniors with serious conditions have numerous stages including denial, negotiation anger, and acceptance. Within the denial and anger levels, their communication can upset families and friends, but it may help to bear in mind that people frequently move their emotions onto friends and family close to them. Seniors do it since the people closest to them are safe. They realize you will still love and support them, especially if they behave badly and create tension. Often, the person is really frustrated and angry concerning the cancer or disease and the loss it brings, but that is hard to talk about. The senior could take out their angry feelings on family, friends, or anyone who happens to be near by at the time.
Commonly a quality caregiver helping in the home can be a bridge for communication between family members.
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Captain Gable is a freelance writer featuring airline articles as well as Elder Travel and Home Care Articles.
Care-To-Go provides home care caregivers and travel companions
He regularly contributes articles on various travel and senior home care topics.
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