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[Stuttering in old people]
1Poradnia Laryngologiczno-Foniatryczna Specjalistycznej Przychodni Lekarskiej w Radomiu.
Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Many older adults do not stutter, but a study of 196 individuals found some still exhibit stuttering symptoms. For those who stutter, symptoms often decrease after age 50.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Neurology
Context:
- Commonly held belief that stuttering ceases in older adults.
- Limited research on the prevalence and characteristics of stuttering in elderly populations.
- Anecdotal evidence suggests symptom reduction in later life.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of stuttering in elderly individuals.
- To examine the characteristics of stuttering in this demographic.
- To explore self-reported changes in stuttering symptoms over time.
Summary:
- A study examined 196 elderly residents at a Veteran's Home.
- Mild stuttering signs were observed in 4 individuals; significant signs in one.
- Participants who stuttered reported a decrease in symptoms after age 50.
Impact:
- Challenges the assumption that stuttering disappears with age.
- Highlights the need for continued audiological and speech-language pathology support for older adults.
- Provides preliminary data on age-related changes in stuttering severity and perception.