Communication and Aging: Creative Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life
| By: | Linda S. Carozza |
| Publisher: | Plural Publishing, Inc. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781597566124 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781597568852 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2016 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Communication and Aging: Creative Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life provides an overview of alternative approaches used to improve the quality of life of individuals with long-term chronic communication diseases associated with aging and neurogenic diseases. This text examines how professionals can inspire and develop programs that allow patients to live successfully with their disorders.
Key features include:
- Detailed descriptions of successful therapeutic modalities (such as art, music and drama) and the ability of patients and families to participate and benefit
- Real-life examples of programs that combine nondirective strategies with outcome measure assessment
- Discussion of social models and contrast theories of medical models of patient rehabilitation
- Examination of the effect of social integration on patient quality of life and wellness