This article discusses the role of the speech-language pathologist in palliative care in
nursing homes. The aim of this paper is to help speech-language pathologists practicing in …

Introdução: A população idosa está crescendo a cada ano e com isso, a Fonoaudiologia
Paliativista está voltando seu olhar diferenciado para esta população, principalmente …

La prise en charge en soins palliatifs et accompagnement de fin de vie à domicile fait partie
du champ de compétences des orthophonistes mais reste un domaine actuellement peu …

INTRODuçãO refletir sobre a finitude do outro é um convite a pensar sobre a prórpia
finitude, levando a enxergar que todos são seres mortais, aproximando os profissionais …

Definition of the problem In the treatment of geriatric patients with dysphagia who eat and
drink, ethical conflicts arise especially with adaption of food consistencies. When weighing …

Introduction: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive, fatal disorder that makes
muscles stiff (rigid) and causes problems with movement, loss of co-ordination, and …

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 …

Chile's population is aging rapidly, which means a growing number of people is living with
chronic illnesses that limit the way they live their life, a situation that requires the presence of …

L'Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ) contribue à l'amélioration
de la qualité de vie de la population québécoise en s' impliquant dans différents dossiers …

Communication is an integral part of the medical assistance in dying assessment process in
Canada, as reflected by the legislation of Bill C-14 (2016), provincial and hospital policies …