Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something —  Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me help you, sweetheart.” The New...
At Social Security, These Are the Days of the Living Dead

At Social Security, These Are the Days of the Living Dead

Rennie Glasgow, who has served 15 years at the Social Security Administration, is seeing something new on the job: dead people. This story also ran on CBS News. It can be republished for free. Share Your Story Do you have an experience with Social Security...