title: [Unveiled : the look of seniors and caregivers on daily communication and manifestations of implicit ageism].
abstract: The aim of this exploratory study was to better understand interpersonal communication between frail elders and caregivers in the context of long-term care giving. In addition, in light of the Communication Accommodation Theory, the goal was to determine the extent to which communication can be a transmitter of ageism, particularly of implicit ageism. A total of 26 semi-structured interviews were conducted among elders and caregivers of a Quebec long-term care facility. Results suggest a close convergence between the perception of seniors and caregivers in regards to a quasi total absence of daily communication and moreover, in regards to the highly instrumental nature of this same communication. Finally, results of the content analysis also suggest that implicit ageism is indeed reflected in interpersonal communication between frail elders and caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Université d'Ottawa.
authors.forename: Martine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lagacé
authors.affiliation: Observatoire vieillissement et société, Montréal.
authors.forename: Fouad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Medouar
authors.affiliation: Observatoire vieillissement et société, Montréal.
authors.forename: Joséphine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Loock
authors.affiliation: Observatoire vieillissement et société, Montréal.
authors.forename: André
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Davignon
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D063506:Ageism / Q000523:psychology*; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly / Q000523:psychology*; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D010465:Perception; D011792:Quebec