Main description:

* Provides valuable guidance for all student and practising SLTs who are working with older people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
* Offers a holistic approach, not only looking at the physiological/biological effects, but taking into account the psychological and social impacts of aging.
* Bridges theory and practice, with an emphasis on practical strategies and advice for clinicians to use in their daily work.
* Dispels the myths which sound aging (due to a lack of knowledge of what is considered to be within normal range), which can lead to misdiagnosis.

Contents:

1. An Overview of Ageing and an Introduction to this Resource 2. Physiology of Ageing, Risk Factors and Rehabilitation 3. Working with an Older Client Group 4. Communication in the Context of Older Age 5. Clinical Assessment and Management of Communication in Older Adults 6. Eating, Drinking and Swallowing in the Context of Older Age 7. Clinical Assessment and Management of Eating, Drinking and Swallowing in Older Adults 8. Decision Making in Later Life 9. Management of Communication and Swallowing at the End of Life 10. Reflecting Back and Looking to the Future of Healthcare Provision for Older Adults