Geriatric AudiologyThieme, 2000 - 332 pages Throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world, the elderly population is exploding, with the highest growth rate in individuals over the age of 85. Among this group, hearing loss represtnts the third most prevalent chronic illness - one which threatens the independence and quality of life of the geriatric patient. This outstanding new book provides state-of-the-art information on the evaluation and management of hearing loss in the geriatric patient. Written by the foremost authority in the field, it provides audiologists and speech-language pathologists with the information they need to treat older adults for hearing loss, help them cope with its consequences, and ensure that it does not pose a threat to their independence. Based on Dr. Weinstein's more than 20 years of experience in the care and study of older adults, the book provides the theoretical and practical information audiologists and speech-language pathologists need. Both students and practicioners will benefit from its wealth of insights. |
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... Behavioral Manifestations on Age - Related Changes within the Ear 81 6. Performance on Electrophysiologic Tests of Central Auditory Nervous System Function , Craig W. Newman and Sharon A. Sandridge 115 7. Aging and the Balance Control ...
... behavioral activities throughout the body in response to the internal and external environment by sending , receiving , and sorting electrical impulses . ( Falvo , 1991 ) . The major functional unit of the nervous sys- tem is the neuron ...
... behavioral changes to be discussed in subsequent chapters . With age the human brain undergoes a considerable decrement in weight such that at age 90 it weighs nearly 10 % less than it did at age 20 ( Hayflick , 1994 ) . The decrease in ...
... behavioral or lifestyle variables also influence immunosenescence . The pharmaco- logic management of individuals with autoimmune disease has implications for audiologists as some of the medication . is potentially ototoxic or vestibulo ...
Table des matières
The Aging Auditory System | 53 |
Craig W Newman and Sharon A Sandridge | 115 |
Aging and the Balance Control Systems Jaynee H Calder | 141 |
Rehabilitative Considerations | 169 |
Health Care Delivery | 265 |
LongTerm Care Services | 289 |
Financing Health Care | 313 |
Index | 325 |