As people age, changes in speech, voice, language, memory and swallowing occur naturally. Communication problems are common in elderly care settings and many people live with at least one communication disorder. Older people are at a higher risk of developing stroke or dementia, Parkinson's disease, hearing loss or speech disorders, which can cause communication and/or swallowing. Stroke is the main cause of communication disorders in the elderly. 3 in 1 of the survivors experience aphasia. This is a speech disorder that makes it difficult to understand, speak, read and/or write. The majority of people living with Parkinson's have speech or speech disorders. According to the experts offering speech pathology in Melbourne , speech disorders have a significant negative impact on quality of life and can lead to depression, anxiety and social withdrawal. Many older people live with communication disabilities, which can affect their ability to express their needs and desires, mai