Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to provide as their behavior can sometimes be irritating. If they get excited or upset then they may become more confused and more difficult to look after. Although sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be patient and not to get upset yourself. You should always encourage old people to do as much as possible for themselves but be ready to lend a helping hand when necessary.Failing memory makes it difficult for the person to recall all the basic kinds of information we take for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing and help them make sense of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide information but remember to keep it simple and straightforward.“Good morning Mum. This is Fiona, your daughter. It is eight o’clock, so if you get up now, we can have breakfast downstairs.”When the elderly person makes confused statements e.g. about going out to his or her old employment or visiting a dead relative, correct in a calm matter- of- fact fashion: “You don’t work in the office any more. You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?”We rely heavily on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers. These assist us to organize and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these aids all the time to compensate for their poor memory. Encourage them to use reminder boards or diaries for important coming events and label the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many other aids such as information cards, old photos, scrap books, addresses or shopping lists could help in individual case.

1. Why can’t we always keep calm in front of old people?2. What happens to elderly people’s memory according to the passage?3. Para. 3 provides an example illustrating( ).4. Why are old people encouraged to use diaries?5. What is the main subject of the passage?

A.Because old people sometimes annoy us. B.Because old people sometimes don’t understand us. C.Because we are sometimes in a bad mood. D.Because we are sometimes in a hurry.问题2: A.Their memory becomes worse and recall basic things as granted. B.Their memory becomes worse and can’t remember basic things. C.They can’t remember their failures. D.They can only remember past failures.问题3: A.how to provide simple, direct information B.a daughter’s care for her mother C.a daughter’s duty to her mother D.the right procedure of helping the old问题4: A.Because diaries can replace reminder board B.Because diaries are the best way to record important events C.Because diaries help make up for poor memory D.Because diaries can label the contents of cupboards问题5: A.What happens to old people with failing memory B.How to help old people with failing memory C.Why do old people have poor memory D.How to improve bad memory

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