Aging Untold: How caregivers can keep dignity intact when conversations get tense

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we share strategies to help caregivers communicate effectively and reset interactions when stress and exhaustion take a toll. We break down the causes of gout, warning signs and the everyday steps that can help prevent painful flare-ups. Then, we highlight an alliance of compassionate nurses in St. Louis raising the standard of bereavement care for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. How caregivers can keep dignity intact when conversations get tense When you are caring for a loved one, the stress can turn into sharp words. “Sam” Cradduck, a gerontologist, said the first move to make when it feels like a conversation is about to escalate is to leave the room and let yourself calm down. Aging expert Amy O’Rourke said some words can escalate a conversation and cautioned caregivers to choose words with care. She said these words can escalate a conversation: no, you, always, never, don’t and you can’t Read the full article here.