Communication, cognition, eating, drinking, and swallowing are essential for patients as
they near the end of life (EoL), and speechlanguage pathologists (SLPs) have essential …

The crucial role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in hospice and palliative settings
receives a long-overdue focus in End-of-Life Care Considerations for the Speech-Language …

Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) provide services to patients confronting the end of
life (EOL) in a variety of settings. Instead of targeting improvement of health or sustaining life …

Clinical speech-language pathologists (SLPs) may receive referrals to consult with teams
serving patients who have a severe and/or terminal disease. Palliative care focuses on the …

Speech-Language Pathology: Enhancing Quality of Life for Individuals Approaching Death |
Perspectives on Gerontology ASHAWire Anywhere Enter words / phrases / DOI / ISBN …

Palliative care and end-of-life (EOL; also called “hospice”) care are two similar yet distinct
approaches that are used to improve individuals' comfort and/or quality of life. Speech …

Introduction: Dysphagia and communication changes are common in life-limiting conditions
and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) involvement to facilitate effective communication …

Most deaths now occur in medical or skilled nursing settings. This brings speech-language
pathologists, and other professionals, in close contact with clients who face death. While it …

Palliative care provides a support system for people living with a life-limiting condition to live
as actively as possible for as long as possible. The World Health Organization defines …

Speech-language pathologists often lack preparation for working with patients near the end
of life (EoL). Few academic training programs offer dedicated or sufficient content in the area …