Speech and Language Therapy Provision for People Living with Frailty

Speech and Language Therapy Provision for People Living with Frailty

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) is the recognised professional body for Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in Ireland. The purpose of this document is to set out the association’s position in relation to provision of Speech and Language Therapy services to people who live with frailty in Ireland. Frailty refers to a generalised weakening of multiple bodily systems which is usually associated with ageing (Sheehan & O’ Sullivan, 2020).

Speech and Language Therapy Provision for People Living with Frailty

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