@article{oai:shizusan.repo.nii.ac.jp:00000197, author = {GARDEN, Adrienne and SUMIYA, Yuko}, journal = {静岡産業大学情報学部研究紀要, Bulletin of Shizuoka Sangyo University}, month = {Jan}, note = {This research examines caregivers' communication with the elderly in Japan and New Zealand, two countries among those all over the world whose welfare and health care systems are undergoing great change as their populations age. The influence of caregivers' stereotypes of the elderly on their communication with them is considered one of the most important aspects of care of the aged. The aim of the research is to distinguish communication problems which can occur in care facilities for the aged in Japan, as compared to New Zealand, which has inherited English health care traditions. It examines, by means of a questionnaire, differences in stereotyped views of the aged and the manner of communication used by caregivers in each country. Differing views of the elderly and communication styles were found between the two countries., 7, KJ00005127994}, pages = {41--66}, title = {The Influence of Age Stereotypes on Communication : A Comparison between Japan and New Zealand}, volume = {10}, year = {2008} }