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SPATH 6028 - Geriatric Intervention

3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of communication changes, communication disorders, and service delivery options from a gerontological perspective. An overview of direct services offered to communicatively impaired older adults and ancillary or support services will be given. Treatment strategies addressing environment, significant others, and associated professional services will be covered.