Episode 3 - Speech Pathology with Jenny Cole-Virtue
Sep 04, 2019SHOW NOTES:
Many people often wonder what speech pathologists do and how their services are integrated into aged care. Today Julie interviews Jenny Cole-Virtue, Senior Speech Pathologists about her role in aged care. Jenny is passionate about assessing risks and safety of older adults.
1:10 Jenny explains the role of speech pathologists in aged care
2:20 Julie asks Jenny how it is determined who has an assessment with a speech pathologist
3:45 Jenny explains the importance of team work in aged care, involving staff and families of her clients
4:40 Jenny explains what is dysphagia and how it affects older people
5:50 Jenny shares a success story
7:15 The importance of regular reviews is discussed, as Jenny states that some clients can improve after hospital admission and their dietary intake can be expanded to include a larger variety and texture of food
11:00 How family can incorporate advice from speech pathologists in outings and the importance of regular contact between families and speech pathologists
12:00 The role of speech pathology in palliative care
14:40 Julie asks Jenny of the role of speech pathology under new Aged Care Quality Standards and quality of life choices
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