Communication and Aging: Creative Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life - Couverture souple

Carozza, Linda S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1597566128 ISBN 13 : 9781597566124

Editeur : Plural Publishing Inc, 2014

Synopsis

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. Through discussion of various methods, this text examines how professionals can inspire and plan programs that allow patients to live successfully with their disorders. This book begins with chapters focused on communication issues (speech, hearing, voice, language, etc.) associated with aging and neurogenic diseases, then transitions into an overview of creative approaches for improving the quality of life in individuals affected by such communication issues.Communication and Aging is a source for innovative therapeutic planning, and is ideal for professionals seeking to stretch the boundaries of support to patients who may have maximized private pay and directive therapy options.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Linda Carozza, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an associate professor of communication sciences and disorders at Pace University in New York City. Dr. Carozza is recognized as an academic and clinical leader in the area of adult neurogenic communication disorders. Her research and practice in aphasia and dementia have been presented at national meetings and in international journals. Dr. Carozza has a special interest in the support of patients and families via social model programs as well as outcome effectiveness in quality of life enhancement.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Plural Publishing Inc
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1597566128
• ISBN 13: 9781597566124
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible