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Speech and hearing problems in the geriatric patient

H von Leden

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    As people age, hearing loss and voice changes are common, impacting verbal communication. Rehabilitation, substitution, and amplification therapies can help maintain communication for seniors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Communication Sciences
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Verbal communication often declines in elderly individuals, irrespective of overall health.
    • Hearing loss affects 30-50% of individuals over 65, with voice changes common after 60.
    • These communication alterations intensify after age 70.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the common communication challenges faced by the geriatric population.
    • To describe the underlying causes of age-related communication impairments.
    • To present therapeutic strategies for preserving and improving communication in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of age-related changes in auditory and vocal systems.
    • Identification of degenerative processes contributing to presbycusis (age-related hearing loss).
    • Analysis of therapeutic interventions including rehabilitation, substitution, and amplification.

    Main Results:

    • Presbycusis results from degenerative changes in the auditory system.
    • Aging affects voice pitch, intensity, and quality.
    • Therapeutic approaches can significantly aid geriatric communication.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of age-related hearing and voice impairments is crucial for geriatric well-being.
    • Rehabilitation programs, including speech and hearing therapy, are vital.
    • Communication specialists can enhance social satisfaction for elderly patients.

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