THE INTERPRECARE SYSTEM(TM) - OVERCOMING LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN LONG-TERM-CARE

Authors
CAMP CJ BURANT CJ GRAHAM GC
Citation
Cj. Camp et al., THE INTERPRECARE SYSTEM(TM) - OVERCOMING LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN LONG-TERM-CARE, The Gerontologist, 36(6), 1996, pp. 821-823
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Geiatric & Gerontology
Journal title
The Gerontologist → ACNP
ISSN journal
00169013
Volume
36
Issue
6
Year of publication
1996
Pages
821 - 823
Database
ISI
SICI code
0016-9013(1996)36:6<821:TIS-OL>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Differences in the language spoken by residents and staff in long-term care create a variety of problems. The InterpreCare System(TM) repres ents an intervention for dealing with this issue. We describe the natu re and purpose of this intervention, and provide detailed instructions on the construction of Language Boards. Examples are given from our e xperience at Menorah Park Center for the Aging in enabling English-spe aking staff to use Russian phrases while delivering care. Beneficial e ffects produced by the intervention are discussed.