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Parkinson's disease can affect voice, cognition ,and swallowing function.

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Voice​

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 89% of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease will experience changes in their voice including

• Reduced volume

• Vocal strain/hoarseness

• Reduced clarity

 

Speech therapy may be beneficial if there is: 

• Difficulty being heard in a noisy room.

• Limitations in personal and social life

• Feeling left out of conversations

• Difficulty having phone conversations

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Insight Speech and Swallowing Therapy LLC is now offering

Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program. 

This is a research evidence-based program helping individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. This comprehensive program combines individual speech therapy with education and ongoing group support.

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Cognition

Some individuals may experience changes in the their cognition including:

• Attention

• Reduced processing time

• Memory

• Problem solving

 

Speech therapy treatment addresses these changes to improve supports to maintain independence and safety in daily tasks.

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Dysphagia​

Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease,  may begin to experience trouble swallowing including:

• Taking a longer time to eat a meal

• Food residue

• Coughing at mealtimes

• Malnutrition, dehydration and aspiration

Treatment aims to maintain and improve swallow function to continue enjoying meals safely.