support systems and assistance for coping with any impairments
involve parents in care
firm direct approach
Be sensitive to sensory impairments
Explain procedures and requirements using correct terminology, but in words they understand
emphasize care of mother
involve them in the decision making process
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
School-Age Child
Infancy
Encourage lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, improving nutrition, and increasing exercise to reduce the effects of natural age-related decline
Assess them for stress resulting from the multiple roles and responsibilities of this stage
Middle Adulthood
Toddler
Prenatel
Old-Old
Preschooler
encourage good verbalization skills
If still working, encourage discussion about work plans, activities, and accomplishments
Later Adulthood Young-Old
Middle- Old
