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NAIC accession number:

03845

Title of item:

Gerontology and Communication Disorders

Author(s) of document:

Jacobs-Condit, Linda, Ed.

Publication Date:

1984

Format of Item:

Book

Physical Description:

398 p.

Abstract:

This textbook is a reference source on age-related research and clinical issues that impact upon speech-language and audiology services for older individuals. The chapters in the book are these: (1) Physical Changes in Aging; Psychological Changes with Aging; (2) Social Aspects of Aging and Health in Late Life; (3) Implications of Physical, Psychological, and Social Changes of Aging for Communication; (4) General Considerations in the Management of Older Persons with Communication Disorders; (5) Rehabilitation of Speech and Language; (6) Management of Hearing-Impaired Elderly; (7) Administrative Considerations in Implementation of Service Delivery Models; (8) Economic Considerations in Implementing Service Delivery Models; (9) Professional/Interdisciplinary Considerations for Implementing Service Delivery Models; and (10) Accessing the Federally-Legislated Aging System. ISBN 0-910329-141.

Descriptors:

Communication disorders

Descriptors:

Speech and language

Descriptors:

Hearing impairment

Descriptors:

Gerontology

Descriptors:

Audiology

Issue Area:

Health Care and Aging

Availability Address:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852; (800) 498-207; TTY (301) 897-5700; Fax (301) 571-0457; Website www.asha.org

Grant Number:

90-AT-0095

Grantee Name:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Grant Project Location:

Maryland

Grantor Organization:

Administration on Aging (AoA)

Grant Performed By:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)