1. Theories of Aging -- 2. Aging of the Respiratory System -- 3. Aging of the Larynx -- 4. Aging of the Supralaryngeal System -- 5. Neuromuscular Control of Voice and Aging -- 6. Aging and Speech Breathing -- 7. Aging and Vocal Fold Function -- 8. Aging and Articulation -- 9. Aging and Speaking Rate -- 10. Acoustic Aspects of Aging Voice -- 11. Listeners' Perceptions of the Aging Voice -- 12. The Aging Voice: Normal Changes or Disease? -- 13. The Aging Professional Voice -- 14. The Aging Voice: Pharmacological Effects -- 15. The Aging Voice: Endocrine Effects -- 16. Surgical Care for Voice Problems of the Elderly -- 17. Voice Therapy for the Elderly Patient: Special Considerations