Caring for Older Adults
Challenges of an Aging Society One of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is responding to the needs of the growing number of older adults. In the United States,…
Communication and Swallowing Issues at the End of Life
Although communication can take many forms, the focus of this chapter is on verbal communication, which is composed of four constituent domains—speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Any or all of…
Dysphagia: Basic Assessment and Management
This chapter presents the current status of dysphagia management in acute-care hospitals, focusing on the speech-language pathologist’s (SLP’s) involvement from the time of the initial consultation until the patient is…
Assessment and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
This chapter provides an overview of the role of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the management of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although the discussion includes specific reference to…
