Extensive experience in evaluation and treatment of the following conditions, including:
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Dementia
Aphasia
Apraxia of speech
Cognitive impairments (memory loss, thought organization, sequencing, problem-solving skills)
Dysarthria
Fluency disorders (stuttering)
Parkinson’s Disease (hypophonia)
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Difficulty chewing and/or swallowing
Difficulty initiating or completing meal.
Difficulty moving food from the mouth through the throat and into the esophagus
Poor appetite
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GERD (reflux)
Globus sensation (food feeling like it’s stuck)
feeling “full” too quickly
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Coughing with meals
Choking on food/water
Watery eyes with meals
Throat clearing during meals
Unexplained weight loss
Pain while swallowing
Difficulty swallowing pills
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Supporting individuals with Dementia can be challenging. We offer assistance through caregiver support and educational resources focused on communication techniques to improve the quality of life for your loved one, living with Dementia.
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Neurological conditions: stroke, Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s, brain or spinal cord injury, or Myasthenia Gravis, ALS
Cancer
Late stage Dementia-related dysphagia
Muscle Weakness