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Elder Care Tip: March is International Listening Awareness Month

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People who make time during International Listening Awareness month every year will, over the years, perfect the listening side of their communicating selves. Listening to others sends the message that, “You are important, I value what you have to say.” People are not always aware of the messages they send during conversations with friends. Pay attention to other people, what do they do differently?

If someone wants to know if they are a good listener, the first thing to do is monitor conversations. If a good listener catches themselves interrupting another while they are speaking, they always apologize and let the person finish what they were saying. It is critical for people with certain kinds of careers to develop excellent listening skills, not just for good manners, they need to be good listeners to do their jobs well. Think of the problem a detective would have if he didn’t listen carefully for clues when people spoke to him? Doctors, nurses, and paramedics would not be very efficient in saving lives without their excellent listening skills.

Seniors who receive home care services are in a wonderful position to observe how the people around them listen. The effects of talking with a good listener can be beneficial not only when someone has a need, is feeling ill, or needs assistance with something, good listening can bring joy to others as well. When professional senior care providers take the time to listen, they become very in tuned with how they can be of the best service to others. Just as friends love good listeners and consider them their best friends, often the caregivers who are the best listeners are favored among the elderly care population.

Elder care workers who listen to the seniors they work with are highly trusted. When an emergency or important event is happening, those well-developed listening skills will be essential. Being a valued team player in any career is a great feeling of accomplishment, just as being sought after as a best friend in social groups.  One day, those listening skills may make an amazing difference in someone’s life.

If you or an aging loved one are in need of elder care services in Great Neck, NY or the surrounding areas, contact the caring professionals at Star Multi Care Services today at (631)956-8835. We are the Right Choice for Home Health Care Services!

Stephen Sternbach

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