Gauging The Aging Swallow: 3-Part Course For The Medical SLP
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This presentation will review the normal adult swallowing mechanism and describe the effects of aging on deglutition. The assessment section will also provide an overview of the influence of medications, lab values and medical diagnoses on swallow function in older adults. Factors influencing dysphagia therapy selection will be discussed with a focus on maximizing quality of life and providing person-centered care, especially at the end of life, in the aging population.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
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