Aging and Communication

Aging and Communication
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Publisher : Pro Ed
Total Pages : 353
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ISBN-10 : 1416404945
ISBN-13 : 9781416404941
Rating : 4/5 (941 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Aging and Communication by : Mary Ann Toner

Download or read book Aging and Communication written by Mary Ann Toner and published by Pro Ed. This book was released on 2011 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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