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National Interprofessional Healthcare Month

National Interprofessional Healthcare Month

April is National Interprofessional Healthcare Month. I learn every single day from other professionals.  Moreover, an important part of the profession of Speech Language Pathology is educating our colleagues too.  I love sharing all the hard work experts in my field...

Why Can’t I Open My Mouth as Wide After a Stroke?

Why Can’t I Open My Mouth as Wide After a Stroke?

I'm working with a post-stroke patient right now who is having increasing difficulty opening her mouth to eat and speak. Why? Trismus, commonly known as lockjaw, is a condition that limits mouth opening due to muscle tightness, nerve damage, or joint dysfunction. This...

Best Speech, Swallow and Cognitive Therapy Clinic in Utah for Adults

1. Specialized Provider for Adults Speech Language Pathology is a very broad field--a recent graduate has taken courses ranging in topics from Early Childhood Language to Audiology.  Being a specialized provider, Jackie dedicates her ongoing training specifically to...

What is Affected By Aging?

What is Affected By Aging?

Aging impacts many different facets of daily life, including the ability to correctly use over-the-counter medications. Pictured above is an activity I like to do with my clients.  There's many different ways I can use these medication labels, but in this instance, I...

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training Certification

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training Certification

I learned from the fabulous Dr. Christine Sapienza as she trained a group of Speech Language Pathologists in Salt Lake City in Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST).  Expiration is critical for our most basic functions--breath support for functional speech,...

Black History Month and the American Speech and Hearing Association

The American Speech and Hearing Association honors pioneers in our field during Black History Month. It is fitting that our current president, Dr. Bernadette Mayfield-Clarke brings to her office a wealth of personal experience navigating various settings and...

Dementia Awareness Night

Dementia Awareness Night

Two excellent Nurse Practitioners who specialize in gerontology, Holly Carter and Chelsa Bringhurst, talked about Alzheimer's Dementia at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Mapleton.  Like me, Holly and Chelsa are mobile practitioners, which means they see people in...

Park City Parkinson’s Support Group

Park City Parkinson’s Support Group

Always a pleasure to facilitate Park City's Parkinson's Support Group when my colleague Nadine Nye is out of town.  The group is so big that we now meet in the "large" conference room.  Lots of support, lots of experience, and lots of hope at these meetings! The Park...

The Role of Speech Therapy in Esophageal Cancer Recovery

The Role of Speech Therapy in Esophageal Cancer Recovery

Esophageal cancer poses significant challenges not only to physical health but also to communication and swallowing functions. April is esophageal cancer awareness month, making today a good time to learn about the treatment of this condition, difficulties with speech...

The Science of Clutter: How Mess Affects Your Brain

The Science of Clutter: How Mess Affects Your Brain

  From overflowing closets to cluttered desks, the chaos in our physical environment often reflects the chaos in our minds. But have you ever wondered how all that clutter impacts your brain?  I treat individuals in their homes, or if they are receiving care in a...

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Welcome to Live Well Speech Therapy, where we explore a rich array of topics ranging from innovative speech therapy techniques to practical tips for everyday communication. Dive into our blog for insightful articles designed to help you and your loved ones communicate more effectively and live well!