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Study: Elderly speech is communication to older adults that sounds like baby talk.
It arises from an ageist assumption of frailty, incompetence, and dependence.
Elderlypeakers employ a louder volume, shorter sentences, or simple words intoned slowly.
They may adopt an exaggerated, singsong vocal quality more suited to preschoolers, along with words like “ potty ’s.
In long-term care, families and residents may worry correcting the way staff members speak could create antagonism.
Carol Fahy was fuming about the way aides at an assisted living facility treated her mother, who was blind.
Fahy considered discussing her objections with the aides, but "I didn't want them to retaliate".
VR Score
84
Informative language
82
Neutral language
72
Article tone
informal
Language
English
Language complexity
46
Offensive language
possibly offensive
Hate speech
not hateful
Attention-grabbing headline
not detected
Known propaganda techniques
not detected
Time-value
medium-lived
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7
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