Poster 91 Speech therapy for mild to moderate dementia in a subacute rehab center : Michael J. Platto, MD (Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington, PA); Sharon M. Laughner, MS, CCC-SLP; Sherri L. Lacey, MS, CCC-SLP; Susan L. Kent, MA, CCC-SLP...
Speech therapy techniques are designed to enhance communication skills, whether improving articulation, engaging in language intervention activities, or employing tailored strategies to address specific speech or language disorders. This therapy isn’t limited to a specific age group; it serves both childre...
Life Beyond Rehab specializes in speech therapy for adults and adolescents with neurological communication disorders including brain injury, autism and dementia. We provide online services to individuals in Arizona, Oregon, and Idaho.
for this. Movement of the oral mechanism for motor activities such as eating, blowing out a match, or licking an ice cream cone, for example, are typically unaffected. AOS in adults withbrain damagemost often occurs accompanied by a language disorder, and this disorder is often diagnosed as ...
an active social life and spending more time with family.' Analysis of the responses from older Australians showed common difficulties, for which the APS offerseasy-to-follow adviceaboutageing positively, were around: maintaining health and fitness; maintaining social networks and activities; feelings ...
Easy to use, portable picture communication books, boards and AAC devices that help non-speaking adults, seniors, elderly advocate for better care. Enhances speech therapy materials for adults with aphasia, stroke, dementia, autism, brain injury, ALS, pa
Easy to use, portable picture communication books, boards and AAC devices that help non-speaking adults, seniors, elderly advocate for better care. Enhances speech therapy materials for adults with aphasia, stroke, dementia, autism, brain injury, ALS, pa
People with Parkinson’s (PWP) disease are under constant tension with respect to their dopamine replacement therapy (DRT) regimen. Waiting too long between doses results in more prominent symptoms, loss of motor function, and greater risk of falling per step. Shortened pill cycles can lead to...
Any brain-injured patient suspected of having speech and language deficits should be referred to a speech-language pathologist for thorough diagnostic testing and treatment. Research increasingly supports the efficacy of speech and language therapy for aphasic adults. In a cooperative study involving 94...
Pressured speech alone does not necessarily indicate bipolar disorder. This symptom can occur with significant anxiety other mental and nervous system conditions—such as schizophrenia, dementia, and stroke—and the use of certain drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP). ...