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[Resource] WordSwap Poster

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Using Person-Centred Language (PCL) ensures the way we speak is respectful, life-affirming, and inclusive. Here is a poster with a few ways to swap out words for PCL in your everyday language. Although designed for long-term care, there are helpful terms here for many situations associated with aging individuals.

  • By

    Ontario Centre for Research, Innovation & Learning in Long Term Care

  • Published

    Jul 17, 2024

  • Subject Area
    • Age-friendly Communities
    • Caregiving & Caregiver Support
    • Volunteer Management
    • Home Support
  • Audience
    • Academics
    • Funders
    • Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
    • Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
    • Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
  • Category
    • Best Practices
    • CBSS Supports & Services
    • Training & Capacity Building
    • Volunteers

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