What is it about?
This review article discusses presbyphonia–or age-related voice disorder–in the context of voice changes that commonly occur in older adulthood. The article describes challenges to the treatment of presbyphonia, such as limited voice treatment utilization, and a lack of evidence-based options for preventing the development of presbyphonia. Finally, it outlines areas for future research, including voice use through leisure activities and how this might impact older adult voices.
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Why is it important?
Older adults are increasing as a proportion of the global population. Voice disorders, including presbyphonia, can hinder older adults physically, socially, and emotionally. Improving presbyphonia treatment utilization and developing preventive strategies could improve communication and quality of life outcomes among older adults.
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This page is a summary of: Reframing Aging Voice and Presbyphonia: What Else Can We Do?, Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, October 2022, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),
DOI: 10.1044/2022_persp-22-00023.
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