by livewellspeechtherapy.com | May 8, 2025 | Blog
I have worked with the best nurses on the planet! Some have become my dearest friends!
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | May 6, 2025 | Blog
How Speech Therapy Helps People Living with ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, individuals with ALS lose muscle...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | May 1, 2025 | Blog
The American Speech and Hearing Association celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the rest of the world in May. My three children are of Pacific Island heritage, and I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hawaii, so...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Apr 10, 2025 | Blog, Swallowing (Dysphagia)
There are many techniques speech therapists are trained in to help an individual improve swallowing function, starting with a thorough assessment. This may be an instrumental evaluation, using X-ray technology (modified barium swallow study) or with an endoscope that...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog
Is Slowed Speech a Sign of Something More? Have you noticed that a loved one is speaking more slowly than usual? Maybe they’re pausing more often or struggling to say words that used to come easily. You might find yourself wondering, “Is this just aging—or is it...
