Furthermore , elderspeak is used regardless of the communicative ability of the older person .
Research by Susan Kemper demonstrated that both service providers ( volunteers ) and professional caregivers alike engaged in elderspeak when interacting with the elderly .
Elderspeak is used regardless of the communicative ability of the older person .
Research by Susan Kemper demonstrated that both service providers ( volunteers ) and professional caregivers alike engaged in elderspeak when interacting with the elderly .