| Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to __1__ as their behavior can sometimes be irritating (令人恼怒的). If they get __2__ or upset, then they may become more confused and more difficult to look after. __3__ sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be __4__ and not to get upset yourself. You should always __5__ old people to do as much as possible for themselves but be ready to __6__ a helping hand when necessary. Failing memory makes it __7__ for the elderly to recall all the basic kinds of information we __8__ for granted. The obvious way to help in this __9__ is to supply the information that is missing and help them make __10__ of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide information, __11__ remember to keep it simple and easy to understand. When the elderly person makes __12__ statements e. g. about going out to his or her old __43__ or visiting a dead relative, __14__ in a calm matteroffact fashion: "You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?" We depend __15__ on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers. These assist us to __16__ and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these __17__ all the time to compensate (弥补) for their memory. Encourage them to use __18__ boards or diaries for important __19__ events and label (标注) the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many other aids such as information cards, __20__ photos, notes, addresses or shopping lists could help in individual case.
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