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Improving aged care with speech pathology: Why it matters and how it helps

Improving aged care with speech pathology: Why it matters and how it helps

Guidance,

This page highlights the role of speech pathologists in supporting older people with communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. It provides resources for aged care providers on how to improve care quality through effective communication tools and tailored strategies. This resource includes practical examples, like sample plates and picture boards, for enhancing dining experiences and supporting individual choice. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Key Theme
Assessment and planning
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Food and nutrition
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
6: Food and Nutrition
Outcomes
3.1 Assessment and planning
5.4: Comprehensive care
6.2: Assessment of nutritional needs and preferences
Improving aged care with speech pathology: Why it matters and how it helps