Those who know me well know I love to watch documentaries. As a speech therapist, I watch documentaries through a different lens. While most viewers focus on performance, leadership, and grit, I pay close attention to how brain injury, cognition, and communication...
What Can I Get My Parents (Who Have Everything)? I was preparing for my Brain Boosters class when I saw a Black Friday sale for an electric toothbrush that was slashed from $120 to $20. I immediately changed my topic so my class attendees would have the opportunity...
One of the best parts of attending the American Speech and Hearing Association convention is meeting people I only get to learn from from afar. While grabbing a late dinner after a long day of classes, I rain into Dr. Kelli, the host of Kandid Conversations (a...
In June of 2023, I was at a crossroads. I knew it was time to start my private practice. I didn't have time or energy to make mistakes. I enrolled in Jena Castro-Casbon's Independent Clinician course, and it guided me through all the steps so I could move forward...
We don't have a cure for Alzheimer's Disease, but we do know that we can DELAY it and we can DECELERATE it. The 4 primary pillars of brain health are nutrition, sleep, exercise, and socialization. I will never come up with the cure for Alzheimer's, but I am going to...
The days of "get lots of sleep and avoid lights" for days on end after a concussion ARE OVER. Individuals who receive treatment from trained professionals soon after a concussion report far greater outcomes than those who do not. Concussions ARE traumatic brain...
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...
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...
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)...
*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...
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