Current and possibly conservative estimates are that more than 34 million people in the
United States provide care for a family member or friend who is elderly or who has a …

With their loved ones' life-changing events and diagnoses, this parent, spouse and partner
all face a different life filled with new and challenging responsibilities—all under the title of …

This book provides professionals in speech-language pathology and audiology with tools to
assist and support family caregivers of persons with communication disorders. It is intended …

Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration and open communication between the
patient, clinician, and the family. Social support from a frequent communication partner can …

Division of Speech and Hearing Services University of North Carolina although speech-
language pathologists and audiologists have focused for years on involving parents and …

The ability to communicate effectively with our older clients and their families is essential to
quality service delivery in audiology and speech-language pathology. Statistics indicate a …

I began my clinical work in the audiological dark ages: Hearing aids were primitive, as was
our equipment. For children newly diagnosed with hearing impairment, there were minimal …

Four in 10 US adults are caring for a loved one with significant health issues.

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Family and unpaid caregivers play a foundational role in the care of older adults with
complex health needs and disabling conditions by assisting with a wide range of household …