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Aging and Changes to the Swallow

Presented by Christine Meyer, M.S., CCC-SLP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ College of Health Sciences; Alisha Kleindel, M.S., CCC-SLP, Director of Clinical Education, Speech-Language Pathology

  • Glendale Campus
In-person

Event Information

  • 6:30 – 7:30pm MST
  • Glendale-Foothills Branch Library, 19055 North 57th Avenue
SLP demonstrates enunciation to a patient.

Did you know that 20% of people over the age of 50 experience changes in their ability to swallow? In this lecture, expert speech-language pathologists will explain how changes in muscle strength, sensitivity, and reflexes can impact swallowing. Additionally, they will describe typical aging symptoms, abnormal signs, and proactive solutions related to swallowing.

For more information, please call 623-930-3868. Reservations are not necessary. To receive a monthly email about these health lectures, please send an email to azevents@midwestern.edu.

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