“Neurodegenerative Disease” doesn’t have to mean “Lost Cause”: How Speech Therapy Can Still be Beneficial
Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, or any other disease that is considered “neurodegenerative” is scary. And unfortunately, with the category name of “neurodegenerative,” people can get sucked into the spiral of thinking there’s nothing anyone can do to help.
But that’s not entirely true.
Breathe Easy, and Swallow Safely! COPD and Dysphagia
Swallowing therapy for people with COPD can be an essential tool to prevent hospitalization and ensure you're swallowing safety.
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation, and Dysphagia — Oh, My!
Undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation for head and neck cancer is difficult. But you don’t have to manage it alone! Your oncology team and speech therapist will work together with you to make sure you are able to manage any changes to your ability to eat and drink safely and comfortably.
Keeping Track of Life: How Technology Can Help
Technology gets a bad reputation — it distracts people from real life, it is taking place of real social connections, and it can be complicated to use. I would like to dispel at least some of that!
The truth is that technology can be extremely helpful, even as we age and seemingly have less use for it.
Here are 3 Ways Technology Can Help Keep Track of Life: