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Those who talk baby talk to the elderly are under the misconception that elderly equals stupid or dim witted. The truth though, is elderly people can be just as quick witted and have a sharp mind, but they often have difficulty hearing, or even trouble speaking due to a stroke, or other medical problems, which leads to them not being able to speak well.

Elderly people should always be spoken to with the respect and dignity they deserve. Just because their bodies don't move as quickly as they used to, doesn't mean their mind doesn't. But even if they aren't as mentally sharp as they used to be, they still deserve to be spoken to and treated with the utmost respect.

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