Are you interested in how communication shapes health care experiences for older adults and individuals whose first language isn’t English? We invite you to a Lunch and Learn event, Bridging Language and Age Differences in Health Care: The Role of Communication Accommodation and Adaptation, featuring special guest Dr. Kathrin Rothermich, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Carolina University.
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Event Details
- Date: Monday, October 13
- Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: 525@Vine Room 4001
- Lunch Provided
About the Session
Dr. Rothermich will share insights from her NSF-funded research on communication accommodation—exploring both its promise and potential risks in health care settings, with a spotlight on practices such as "elderspeak." She will discuss how innovative approaches, including mixed-reality experiments, are advancing our understanding of effective communication between providers and diverse patient populations.
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Co-Sponsors
- Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities
- Claude Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
- Department of Implementation Science’s Community-Engaged Implementation Science Lab
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion and enjoy a complimentary lunch. We look forward to seeing you there.