Aging and Communication, 2e - 13863

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The second edition of Aging and Communication provides a discussion of life-span aspects of communication behavior, disorders, and interventions. Chapters are written in a reader-friendly format, highlighting clinically relevant information. In-depth discussion of the effect of aging on hearing, speech/voice, swallowing, cognition and language are provided. For each clinical area, information includes:
Effects of normal aging
Disorders that occur frequently in the elderly population
Social, psychological, and environmental factors that influence functioning
Evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies
Relevant reimbursement issues
Authors from multiple disciplines contribute content that reflects the interdisciplinary challenges of understanding communication and aging. The text is organized around a framework of primary, secondary, and tertiary aging. The book challenges the reader to examine their attitudes regarding aging and provides suggestions for interaction with the elderly. It also includes discussions of end-of-life legal issues, counseling, and hospice care.

Table of Contents:
Communication and Aging
Getting Old: Physical Aging
Age-Related Hearing Loss
Speech and Voice Disorders in the Aging Patient: A Physicians Viewpoint
Aging Speech: Voice, Resonance, and Articulation
Aging and Swallowing
Cognition and Aging: Primary and Tertiary Aging Factors
Cognitive Aging: Secondary Aging Factor - Cognitive Disorders of Communication in Older Adults
Language and Aging: Primary and Tertiary Aging Factors
Language and Aging: Secondary Aging Factors - Language Disorders in Older Adults
End-of-Life: Planning and Care Considerations
Counseling and Clinical Interactions with Older Clients and Caregivers