SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AGED CARE
Communication and swallowing services through to end of life
In Australia, aged care typically refers to support services for individuals over the age of 70. Our team at Wollongong Speech Pathology has experience working with older Australians with communication or swallowing difficulties. We deliver speech pathology and aged care services at your home because we recognise that it can be difficult for you to get to a clinic. We also visit a number of residential aged care facilities in the Illawarra. Our goal is to help older Australians to age well.
Client Information Handouts
These downloadable information sheets provide an update on current research, and information on how we work with different communication and swallowing disorders. You are welcome to print and share!
Articles about aged care
News and advice relevant to speech pathology and aged care
Enjoyable Mealtimes for Older People with Dysphagia
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How to talk to a person with Dementia
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Dementia Services in the Illawarra
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