Skip to main content

About speech pathologists - Aged care

About speech pathologists - Aged care

Guidance,
Last updated

This resource discusses the role of speech pathologists in supporting older people with communication and swallowing disorders caused by ageing, neurological conditions, and other health factors. It highlights the prevalence of communication and swallowing difficulties in aged care, their impacts, and how speech pathology services promote independence, participation, and quality of life through assessment, therapy, and tailored interventions.

Author
External resource
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.4: Comprehensive care
About speech pathologists - Aged care