Normal Changes in the Speech of Older Adults: You've still got what it takes; it just takes a little longer!
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: The authors reviewed the changes in speech production as a result of aging, including changes in structure and function as well as changes in motor control for speech. The following speech production processes in normal or typical aging were reviewed: breathing for speech, phonation, resonation, articulation, and fluency. Different theories of the role of motor control were reviewed, including more recent conclusions that cognition influences speech motor behavior throughout the lifespan. There are many speech changes in the communication of an older adult, but most are adaptive and do not affect good conversational speech.
Source: Perspectives on Gerontology
DOI: 10.1044/gero14.2.47
Authors: Celia R. Hooper, Ann Cralidis
Institution: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Language: English
Topic: Voice and Speech Disorders
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2020335388