Date:    4 November 2023 (Saturday)
Time:    3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Lecture Theatre, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library

Topic 1: A Path to Language Recovery Following Stroke:
               Neurological Functions, Impairments, and Therapy
Topic 2: Navigating Swallowing Disorders: Enhancing Diagnosis,
               Treatment, and Therapist-Patient Collaboration in an Aging
               Population

Conducted in Cantonese.
Free admission. First come, first served.

Members of the public can also watch a live broadcast of the lecture through the YouTube Channel of the Hong Kong Public Libraries (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUipdvSACZjO1ldoO3YQBA).

Brief Introduction

Topic 1:    A Path to Language Recovery Following Stroke: Neurological Functions, Impairments, and Therapy
Speaker:  (1) Dr. WONG Min Ney
                  (Assistant Professor, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
                  (2) Dr. Janet NG
                  (Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

Stroke is a major cause of disability in adults, and language impairment is one of the common consequences of stroke. This talk provides an overview of language processing in the brain, review symptoms of language impairment following stroke, examine language recovery with speech therapy, and discuss possibilities of new treatment with reference to local research evidence.

Topic 2:    Navigating Swallowing Disorders: Enhancing Diagnosis, Treatment, and Therapist-Patient Collaboration in an Aging
                  Population
Specker:  (1) Dr. Elaine KWONG
                  (Associate Professor, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
                  (2) Dr. Cindy NGAI
                  (Associate Professor and Associate Head of Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
                  University)

This enlightening public lecture delves into the realm of swallowing disorders in an aging population. Understanding their intricacies is essential for effective management. Join us as we unravel the diagnostic techniques and delve into the latest advancements in treatment modalities. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of open and effective communication between therapists and patients, enhancing the therapeutic journey and promoting optimal outcomes.