Effects of Aging on Communication

Course #9924L-


Study Points

  1. Identify normal changes in each component of speech related to aging.
  2. List at least three factors of aging on language.
  3. Determine at least three evidence-based treatment approaches to address age-related language deficits and improve participation in daily and occupational tasks.

    1 . What are the main functions of the ear?
    A) Hearing
    B) Balance
    C) Vestibular regulation
    D) All of the above

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    2 . Which of the following is best practice when communicating with someone with hearing loss?
    A) Yell at them.
    B) Talk like they are a child.
    C) Face the person and speak clearly.
    D) Use as much jargon as possible.

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    3 . Which of the following is a strategy for good vocal hygiene in aging adults?
    A) Get adequate hydration.
    B) Minimize exposure to irritants.
    C) Avoid vocally abusive behaviors.
    D) All of the above

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    4 . How many stages are in the Global Deterioration Scale?
    A) 5
    B) 6
    C) 7
    D) 8

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    5 . Which component of aging speech is characterized by fewer syllables per breath?
    A) Respiration
    B) Resonance
    C) Articulation
    D) Prosody

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    6 . Which of the following is TRUE of aging language?
    A) Changes may not be immediately obvious to a casual listener.
    B) Most changes are noticed with word finding or comprehension.
    C) There may be changes in perceptions of language.
    D) All of the above

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    7 . Which component of language deals with word meanings?
    A) Morphology
    B) Semantics
    C) Syntax
    D) Pragmatics

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    8 . Which component of language focuses on the order or sequence of words?
    A) Morphology
    B) Semantics
    C) Syntax
    D) Pragmatics

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    9 . Which component of language focuses on the social context, including discourse?
    A) Morphology
    B) Semantics
    C) Syntax
    D) Pragmatics

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    10 . What area is the most common loss of function in dementia?
    A) Language
    B) Memory
    C) Spatial ability
    D) Visual ability

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