Author : Marta S. Kazandjian
Publisher : Singular
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Communication and Swallowing Solutions for the ALS/MND Community by : Marta S. Kazandjian
Download or read book Communication and Swallowing Solutions for the ALS/MND Community written by Marta S. Kazandjian and published by Singular. This book was released on 1997 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neuron Disease (MND), continues to be a frightening disease to the patient, family, and friends. In addition to the ongoing deterioration of the muscles, ALS can cause the loss of ability to speak and swallow, and has obvious negative effects on the quality of life of the patient. However, the professionals of Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impaired (CINI), have come together to create this outstanding, resource manual - Communication and Swallowing Solutions for the ALS/MND Community: A CINI Manual. This comprehensive manual enables the patient, family, and medical professional through the stages of ALS/MND; provides patients and caregivers with the knowledge and experience of the professional staff at the CINI; helps patients and families to maintain the highest possible quality of life; provides numerous options available to solve problems in communication and swallowing; and is edited by successful author of recent bestseller, Communication and Swallowing Management of Tracheostomized and Ventilator Dependent Adults. Insightful and sensitive, this invaluable book enables the patient, caregivers, and family to make informed decisions to best manage communication and swallowing difficulties as they arise and illustrates how these solutions can be used to support and resolve the patient's needs.