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What are effective strategies for promoting health literacy among older adults?

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Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions and actions. It is especially important for older adults, who often face complex and chronic health issues, and may experience barriers such as low vision, hearing loss, cognitive decline, or limited access to technology. As a patient advocate, you can help older adults improve their health literacy and outcomes by applying some effective strategies.

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1 Assess their needs and preferences

The first step to promoting health literacy among older adults is to assess their individual needs and preferences. You can use tools such as the Newest Vital Sign or the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine to measure their basic health literacy skills, and ask them about their preferred sources and formats of health information. You can also identify any physical, mental, social, or cultural factors that may affect their ability to access and process health information, such as vision, hearing, memory, language, or education level.

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2 Communicate clearly and simply

The second step to promoting health literacy among older adults is to communicate clearly and simply. You can use plain language, avoid jargon and acronyms, and explain any technical terms or concepts. You can also use visual aids, such as pictures, diagrams, charts, or videos, to illustrate your points and reinforce your messages. You can also check for understanding by asking open-ended questions, using the teach-back method, or summarizing the main points.

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Susan N. Valenzuela

Home Health Case Manager
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Be careful with your language. Even if the information is new, you dont want to make them feel inferior or unintelligent. I was raised to show respect to older ones. With this in mind, communication will flow easily in both directions. Remember, its not just the information but how you deliver it that can have a lasting and positive impression.

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3 Empower them to ask questions and seek help

The third step to promoting health literacy among older adults is to empower them to ask questions and seek help. You can encourage them to prepare a list of questions before their appointments, and to bring a trusted friend or family member as a support person. You can also provide them with reliable and relevant resources, such as websites, brochures, or helplines, where they can find more information or assistance. You can also remind them of their rights and responsibilities as patients, and support them to express their concerns and preferences.

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4 Tailor the information to their goals and values

The fourth step to promoting health literacy among older adults is to tailor the information to their goals and values. You can ask them about their personal and health goals, and how they want to achieve them. You can also explore their values, beliefs, and preferences, and how they influence their decisions and actions. You can then provide them with information that is relevant, accurate, and consistent with their goals and values, and help them weigh the benefits and risks of different options.

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5 Build trust and rapport

The fifth step to promoting health literacy among older adults is to build trust and rapport . You can do this by showing respect, empathy, and patience, and by listening actively and attentively. You can also use positive and supportive language, and acknowledge their feelings and experiences. You can also demonstrate your competence and credibility, and explain your role and scope of practice. You can also follow up with them regularly, and provide feedback and reinforcement.

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6 Collaborate with other professionals and caregivers

The sixth step to promoting health literacy among older adults is to collaborate with other professionals and caregivers. You can do this by sharing relevant information and updates, and by coordinating care and services. You can also respect and value the expertise and input of other professionals and caregivers, and seek their feedback and suggestions. You can also facilitate communication and collaboration among different parties, and resolve any conflicts or misunderstandings.

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Brandan Torka

Veteran U.S. Army Healthcare Manager, with flexible skills to work in myriad industries
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Some patients, especially true as they age, can have some difficulties with their health literacy. Many, not all, elderly patients develop difficulties performing their instrumental activities of daily living (e.g. paying bills, appointment keeping), so encourage older adults to ask questions and seek help by bringing close friend and/or family members to their appointments. Encourage older adults to seek help early in the course of their care. If this is not tenable, do not be afraid to reach out to other specialties: social work to help with care homes and case management, clinical pharmacists to help with polypharmacy and medication management, and other specialties as needed.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Assess their needs and preferences

2 Communicate clearly and simply

3 Empower them to ask questions and seek help

4 Tailor the information to their goals and values

5 Build trust and rapport

6 Collaborate with other professionals and caregivers

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6 Collaborate with other professionals and caregivers

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