Description
Communication is a process of people sending and receiving information. Many believe that the significance of communication is equal to breathing. In this presentation, Dr. Jessica Richardson focuses on communication disorders that are common in older adults and how these disorders may impact quality of life. She discusses prevention of disorders that lead to communication problems, steps to take if such disorders arise, and tips for effective communication.
Jessica Richardson, PhD, CCC-SLP is a professor and director of the Neuroscience of Rehabilitation Laboratory at UNM. She is also the co-director of the Clinical Core at the Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, and of the Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core at the New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Her research interests include recovery from acquired brain injury, management of progressive brain disease, brain plasticity, and the development of treatment approaches that improve life participation. Richardson is a TEDx speaker.