The Voices of Our Community: Marc Mitnick...Join me and Angela as we sit down for an interview with Marc Mitnick to discuss his unique perspective as a speech language pathologist who also lives... By Karl Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson's...There are speech programs that work on these issues.... By Michael Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice Treatment...LSVT Loud is a program that is designed to encourage assertive speech in patients who are beginning to lose their vocal power.... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
What Did You Say? I Can't Hear You!...Afterward, a speech pathologist can initiate hearing therapy (aural rehabilitation). ... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Living with Parkinson's Disease Is No Walk in the Park...Speech changes - PD can lead to monotone, slurred, low volume, or rapid rate of speech.... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Managing Care in Mid-Stages...PD can affect speech, making the voice softer or hoarse, or slurring the speech.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Who Is Behind the Facial Mask, Kemosabe?...He was referred to me by his physician for speech, voice, and swallowing therapy. ... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
speech problems in Parkinson's...Hello, I am a caregiver for my sister who has parkinson's. Lately, I have noticed that she repeats the last word I say a lot. Before she had Parkinson's, she...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesMotor Symptoms
Parkinson's is Snatching My Body Piece by Piece...I began working on my speech using the Parkinson’s Voice Project and the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment which I was familiar with since I am a speech pathologist... By Marc Mitnick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Tongue Fasciculations ...My tongue twitches and squirms like a worm on hook at rest but doesn't seem to be affecting my speech or swallowing....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
For the Newbie: The ABCs of Parkinson's Disease...Slurred or impaired speech. Involuntary, uncontrollable, and excessive movements. A common side effect of levodopa treatment.... By Marc Mitnick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Mask-Like Expression (hypomimia)...These experts can help you with any speech or swallowing problems you might have, which is also common in PD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My Journey in Therapy Dealing with My Father's Parkinson's...The speech therapy place is too far - I will get him home services.... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Music Therapy: Sing Your Way Through Parkinson’s...Some people experience difficulty with articulation, as their speech becomes slurred.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Free Online Exercise Classes for Parkinson's...I use this program to speak with intent so that my voice is loud and my speech is distinct.... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How I Am Managing Micrographia...I am a certified medical speech pathologist and had intensive experience with Parkinson’s disease symptoms.... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Stuart: Not Getting Disheartened by PD...I have difficulty in swallowing, my speech does get slurred and I do stumble a bit.... By stuart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)?...Lee Silverman, and it's designed specifically to create sustained improvement in speech and voice function. ... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using Technology to Fight Parkinson’s...The DAF Professional speech therapy app can be used to target speech challenges.... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson's Disease?...Others find antidepressants, as well as speech and physical therapy to be useful. Dopamine medications tend not to be effective.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments