Aging and Disorders of Communication

Aging and Disorders of Communication is organized by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC.

Expiration Date: March 18, 2027

Description:
Communication links all human beings together. As individuals age, their ability to perceive information through their senses is often distorted or impaired. Age-related sensory changes impact the quality of life and the quality of communication. Age-related sensory changes impact the quality of life and the quality of communication. Aging adults must compensate for these changes and families must be sensitive to the often silent process of sensory deterioration in their aging family member.

Course Objectives - Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe disorders of vocal abuse and misuse.
2. Describe symptoms of vocal cord paralysis.
3. Describe a common fluency problem.
4. State the two main types of aphasias.
5. Differentiate between Wernicke's aphasia, anomic aphasia, Broca's aphasia, and global aphasia.
6. List ways for family members to communicate effectively with the aphasic individual.
7. Describe the process of hearing.
8. Identify causes of hearing loss.
9. Describe types of hearing loss.
10. Describe other causes of communication disorders, including traumatic brain injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, and environmental injuries due to noise
11. Examine several types of effective interventions used for individuals with communication disorders, including augmentation and alternative communication, sign language, assistive listening devices, cochlear implants, and adult aural rehabilitation.
12. State the role of the health care provider in the detection and prevention of communication disorders.

Topics:

• Advance Practice
• Behavioral Health
• Brain Health
• Case Management
• Community Health
• Gerontology
• Holistic Health
• Home Health
• Integrative Health
• Long-Term Care
• Mental Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Oncology
• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Psychiatric Health
• Social Work
• Stress Management
• Wellness
• Women's Health