by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Blog
During the week of August 16th, fans recognize the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Earlier this year I was providing Neuro-Muscular Electrostimulation at a skilled nursing facility. The patient was enjoying an Elvis impersonator, which is a great opportunity to...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Jul 27, 2025 | Swallowing (Dysphagia)
July 27th is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day. Survivors of head and neck cancer often face numerous challenges during their recovery journey, with swallowing difficulties being one of the most significant. After undergoing treatment, such as surgery, radiation, or...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog
Recently Senator Cory Booker made headlines when he spoke for over 25 consecutive hours on the senate floor. Twenty-five hours! I have been getting a lot of voice referrals lately. There are a number of variables that could explain this, but a strong possibility is...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog
The best therapy is centered around functional activities that the client already participates in (or would like to). A few days ago I client with dementia and I went on a walk around her neighborhood. We looked at signs of businesses (such as the one pictured here)...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Jun 15, 2025 | Blog
*Shared with Permission Two years ago Harol had a brain stem stroke. He could not chew, swallow, or speak a single word. I was getting my private practice going at the time and was seeing only Parkinson’s patients at the Rehab. My coworkers at the Rehab asked me to...
