The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)
at the University of Rhode Island
Hearing, Speech and Language
American Academy of Audiology - This is a link to AAA's web content area for professional resources. This section contains links to e-journals, information on continuing education, newsletters, "Ask an Expert," etc. Source: AAA
AAO - HNS - A link to the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery web page.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - ASHA is the primary professional association for audiologists and speech-language pathologists. The web site contains information on continuing education programs and events, legislation issues, information on certification, etc.
American Tinnitus Association (ATA) - This page explains what tinnitus is and provides links to tinnitus information tailored for patients and professionals.
Aphasia Hope Foundation - AHF is a non-profit organization whose two-fold mission is to promote research into the prevention and cure of aphasia and ensure that aphasia survivors and their caregivers have access to appropriate treatment. AHF notes that informaiton on the site is not authoritative medical advice or treatment methods. Source: AHF
Hearing Loss Association of America: HLAA is an consumer organization representing people with hearing loss.
National Aphasia Association - NAA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about aphasia. Source: NAA
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - This is a link to information about presbycusis, or hearing loss associated with aging, one of the most common chronic conditions experienced by older adults. Source: NIDCD
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Workshop II: Legal and Ethical Issues in Geriatric Practice
Workshop III: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Geriatric Clinical Care
Workshop IV: Understanding and Managing Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
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