Cognitive and linguistic abilities are synergistic, working together to support functioning and
quality of life throughout the lifespan, including very old age. Unfortunately, understanding of …

Pragmatic disruption is associated with a range of acquired communication disorders of both
neurogenic and psychiatric origin. This chapter provides an overview of the main themes in …

Background: Subtle changes in communicative function may be an early sign of an
underlying neurological condition. Although early detection is encouraged to prevent illness …

There is so much to be learned, so much we don't know about the intersections between
language, aging, and dementia (the loss of cognitive functioning). The study of language …

Healthy aging is associated with many cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral changes. For
example, adults' reaction times slow on many tasks as they grow older, while their …

Dementia is a devastating condition, with profound cognitive changes affecting every aspect
of an individual's functioning. The loss of communication is one symptom above others that …

The ultimate goal of the study of language in healthy and abnormal aging is the
maximization of communication potential. Although it may seem tactful or humane, it is …

Age-related changes in cognitive and language functions have been extensively researched
over the past half-century. The older adult represents a unique population for studying …

METHODS We conducted an analysis using the following time frames for an article's “first-
published” date:

Social gerontological journals and texts emphasize the fact that, due to a dramatic increase
in life expectancy, the elderly constitute demographically the fastest growing segment of the …