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Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP’s) also known as speech therapists have master’s degrees and are trained rehabilitation therapists with extensive knowledge about the physiological and anatomy of the upper digestive tract for swallowing and speech. Because dysphagia is a complex medical condition, SLP’s work with other professionals,...
Dysphagia (pronounced “ dis-FAY-juh”) means difficulty swallowing. This disorder can occur at any time of life, but is most often seen in the older adult population, infants, and people with a neurological condition. Difficulty swallowing does not just mean it is hard to swallow food, so...
A diagnosis of dementia is very personal, but often times, it can be a confusing diagnosis full of mystery. There seems to be limited face-to-face education about what it means to be diagnosed and living with dementia today and in the future....
Get the facts about dementia and aphasia. Review the information graphic below to learn the most frequent types of dementia, and which ones impact language abilities, including aphasia. To speak to a Speech/Language Pathologist about speech or language concerns resulting from dementia, give us a...
What is Dysarthria? Dysarthria is a condition in which the strength of the muscles used to speak, including face, mouth, and tongue muscles, become weak; resulting in slurred speech, decreased breath support used for speech, or strained vocal quality. What causes Dysarthria? Dysarthria can be the result...
Dysphagia refers to any condition that involves the difficulty in chewing and/or swallowing food or liquids. Dysphagia is caused, in many cases, by conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neurological illnesses such ALS, MS, and Dementia. These conditions can weaken the muscles within...