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.
Hearing Loss sampler: This web page, developed by Scott Bradley, PhD, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, contains audio clips of simulations of common types of 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 CIPG WORKSHOPS
Workshop 5: Patient Care Transition Issues and Strategies with Older Adults - 6/3/13
Additional details about workshops are provided in the Program Calendar.
CIPG Workshop Registration and Cancellation Policies
SPECIAL EVENTS
The RI Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Journey Conference - 6/25/13
