Study on Language Consolation for the Elderly

He Lin and Wang Zhaoyu

Chinese Journal of Language Policy and Planning ›› 2024, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (4) : 81-88.

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Chinese Journal of Language Policy and Planning ›› 2024, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (4) : 81-88. DOI: 10.19689/j.cnki.cn10-1361/h.20240407

Study on Language Consolation for the Elderly

  • He Lin and Wang Zhaoyu
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Language consolation for the elderly refers to the linguistic service that provides emotional support and psychological counseling to people over 60 years old and above, through the use of language-text-related products and discourse means, to meet the needs for emotion regulation, knowledge acquisition, and social participation. The three major elements of language consolation include the elderly, consolers and the consolation environment. To establish a system for language consolation for the elderly, it is crucial to first acknowledge the differences within this group and infer individual consolation needs based on characteristics such as age, education level, and place of residence. Secondly, efforts should be made to cultivate diverse types of language consolers, practicing three modes of consolation: conversation, reading, and narration. Finally, an appropriate environment where language consolation could  be fostered to facilitate interconnectivity within the elderly group and between different age groups. Implementing language consolation for the elderly not only benefits their survival and development but also promotes social cohesion and a collective effort to actively address the problems and challenges caused by the aging population.

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language consolation for the elderly / language consolers / modes of language consolation / environment of language consolation / needs for language consolation

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He Lin and Wang Zhaoyu. Study on Language Consolation for the Elderly[J]. Chinese Journal of Language Policy and Planning. 2024, 9(4): 81-88 https://doi.org/10.19689/j.cnki.cn10-1361/h.20240407

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