Perspectives on communication and aging / Noel Shafi and Linda S. Carozza -- Cognitive changes in aging : implications for discourse processing / Tricia Olea Santos -- The effect of aging and neurogenic conditions on speech production : recent advances / Linda S. Carozza -- Language comprehension and production in dementia and aphasia / Linda S. Carozza -- Hearing and aging / Abbey L. Berg and Yula C. Serpanos -- Swallowing functions across the lifespan / Matina Balou -- Social language enhancement in dementia and aphasia / Linda S. Carozza with contribution by Noel Shafi -- Psychosocial and creative approaches to dementia care / Lauren Volkmer -- Creating the climate for contact and positive change in the social adult day program setting : an interview with Elizabeth Hartowicz, Director of CARE Program at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House / Elizabeth Hartowicz -- Color my words -- how art therapy creates new pathways of communication / Raquel Chapin Stephenson -- Music therapy in neurologic dysfunction to address self expression, language, and communication: the impact of group singing on stroke survivors and carers / Joanne V. Loewy, Jamee Ard, and Naoko Mizutani
Summary
Communication and Aging: Creative Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life provides an overview of alternative approaches used to improve the quality of life of individuals with long-term chronic communication diseases associated with aging and neurogenic diseases. This text examines how professionals can inspire and develop programs that allow patients to live successfully with their disorders. -- from back cover
