9 - Supporting seniors - Exercises
Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
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Exercise 2:
Exam preparation 
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Promemoria per l'assistenza domiciliare: routine e prevenzione delle cadute
Durante la visita a domicilio, l'operatore verifica la : sonno, pasti e igiene personale. Prima di alzarsi dal letto si consiglia di sedersi un minuto e con calma. Se c'è o capogiro, è meglio chiamare subito.
Per prevenire le : indossare scarpe chiuse, lasciare le luci accese di notte e fissare i tappeti. Ogni giorno sono utili leggeri: camminare in casa con e fare pause. Se si inizia un farmaco nuovo, segnalarlo e misurare la pressione.During the home visit, the worker checks the routine: sleep, meals, and personal hygiene. Before getting out of bed, it is recommended to sit for a minute and breathe calmly. If there is pain or dizziness, it is better to call right away.
To prevent falls: wear closed shoes, leave the lights on at night, and secure rugs. Every day, light exercises are useful: walk around the house with support and take breaks. If you start a new medication, report it and measure blood pressure.
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Quali consigli pratici suggerisce il promemoria per la routine del mattino e per prevenire le cadute, e quali di questi consigli applichi tu o la tua famiglia?
(What practical advice does the reminder suggest for the morning routine and for preventing falls, and which of this advice do you or your family apply?)
Exercise 3:
Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(Mrs. Rinaldi rests well at night and in the morning she gets up without difficulty.) |
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(During the visit, some vital signs were checked and there were no particular problems.) |
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(To prevent falls, the caregiver advised keeping the hallway free of obstacles.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Ogni mattina, prima di alzarsi, la signora Rossi ___ lava e poi si veste con calma.
(Every morning, before getting up, Mrs. Rossi ___ washes herself and then gets dressed calmly.)2. Dopo colazione, lei ___ il farmaco con un bicchiere d'acqua.
(After breakfast, she ___ the medicine with a glass of water.)3. Per prevenire le cadute, noi ___ un tappetino antiscivolo vicino alla doccia.
(To prevent falls, we ___ a non-slip mat near the shower.)
Exercise 5:
Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Visita domiciliare: routine e igiene
Sara (assistente domiciliare): Show Buongiorno, signora Bianchi: come è andata la notte? Ha dormito bene?
(Good morning, Mrs. Bianchi: how was the night? Did you sleep well?)
Signora Bianchi (paziente): Show Così così... mi sono alzata due volte per la toilette e stamattina mi sento un po' instabile.
(So-so... I got up twice to use the toilet and this morning I feel a bit unsteady.)
Sara (assistente domiciliare): Show Capisco. Facciamo con calma: prima l'igiene personale, poi la colazione. In bagno si appoggi al maniglione e, se vuole, le metto una sedia vicino al lavandino.
(I understand. Let's take it slowly: first personal hygiene, then breakfast. In the bathroom, hold on to the grab bar and, if you want, I'll put a chair near the sink for you.)
Signora Bianchi (paziente): Show Sì, grazie. Ho paura di cadere, soprattutto quando mi alzo dal WC.
(Yes, thank you. I'm afraid of falling, especially when I get up from the toilet.)
Sara (assistente domiciliare): Show Va bene: si alzi e si sieda lentamente e mi dia il braccio. Dopo controlliamo la pressione e la respirazione per vedere come sta.
(All right: stand up and sit down slowly and take my arm. Afterward we'll check your blood pressure and your breathing to see how you are.)
Open questions:
1. Che cosa fa la signora Bianchi prima di fare colazione?
What does Mrs. Bianchi do before having breakfast?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Di solito la mattina… / Le consiglio di… / Le suggerisco di… / Per sicurezza, è meglio…
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Un anziano che segui dorme male e mangia poco: quali domande fai sulla sua routine quotidiana e che consiglio semplice dai per migliorare il sonno e l'alimentazione?
An elderly person you are caring for sleeps poorly and eats little: what questions do you ask about their daily routine and what simple advice do you give to improve sleep and nutrition?
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Durante una passeggiata in casa l'anziano si sente instabile e ha paura di cadere: come lo aiuti a muoversi in sicurezza e quali esercizi leggeri proponi?
During a walk around the house, the elderly person feels unsteady and is afraid of falling: how do you help them move safely and what light exercises do you suggest?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Ciao, sono Laura (coordinatrice). Domani puoi andare tu dal sig. Rinaldi invece di Marco?
Serve aiuto nella routine del mattino: si alza con fatica e ieri ha detto che ha un po' di dolore al ginocchio. Per favore controlla anche la pressione e la respirazione. Ricordagli di camminare piano con il deambulatore e di fare due esercizi leggeri da seduto. Mi confermi l'orario? Di solito è alle 8:30.
Hi, I'm Laura (coordinator). Can you go to Mr. Rinaldi tomorrow instead of Marco?
He needs help with his morning routine: he gets up with difficulty and yesterday he said he has some pain in his knee. Please also check his blood pressure and breathing. Remind him to walk slowly with the walker and to do two light exercises while seated. Can you confirm the time? Usually it’s at 8:30.
Useful phrases:
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Posso passare domani alle … e resto circa … minuti.
(I can come by tomorrow at … and stay about … minutes.)
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Controllo la pressione e la respirazione e poi lo aiuto a …
(I check blood pressure and breathing and then I help him to …)
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Se ha dolore o si sente instabile, ti chiamo subito.
(If he is in pain or feels unsteady, I call you right away.)
Hi Laura, yes, I can go to Mr. Rinaldi. I confirm for 8:30 and I can stay about 45 minutes. I’ll check blood pressure and breathing, then I’ll help him get up and wash. I’ll remind him to walk slowly with the walker and I’ll have him do two light exercises while seated. If the knee pain increases or if he is unsteady, I’ll call you right away.
