Language of Care

In this episode of For the Floor, we explore the quiet but powerful role language plays in senior living and caregiving. From institutional terms we’ve inherited to more person-first, respectful ways of speaking, this conversation invites listeners to pause and reflect on how words influence perception, attitude, and care.

We talk about how the language caregivers use shapes not only resident experiences, but their own approach to the work, their sense of purpose, and the culture within a community. We also explore why the way we speak about aging and aging services matters deeply in shaping how others view this field.

This is not about rules or perfection. It’s about awareness, intention, and small shifts that can lead to more compassionate, human-centered care.

Because when words change, perception shifts. And when perception shifts, everything else can too.

HIPAA & Compliance Notice

I take HIPAA, privacy, and compliance very seriously. Any resident stories or examples shared on For the Floor are de-identified, with no personal information or details that could reveal identity. The thoughts and reflections shared on this podcast are my own and are not specific to, nor do they represent, the organization I currently work for.