Gut and Bladder Problems...For those with mouth, speech, and swallowing problems, a speech therapist is helpful.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Cognitive Changes...Some people with PD have changes in their speech and language.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
LSVT Loud Therapy...I'm curious how many others have experienced significant changes to their speech as part of PD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
What to Expect After Deep Brain Stimulation...For instance, DBS can alter a person’s mood, personality, and speech. Counseling, drugs, and speech therapy may help with these issues.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Book Review: "Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving" by John Argue...To give one example – in the Voice and Speech lesson, Argue teaches “The Vocalized Yawn,” a technique to mimic (and likely induce!) yawning.... By Matt Zepelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Robert Hunt...After a four-year tour, he left the active Air Force and finished a Bachelor’s in Speech Communication at the University of Nebraska - Kearney.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Wheelchairs and Bedside Commodes...“If he takes part in physical therapy or speech therapy, then there might be quite a slowing down of his symptoms.”... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How can my mother improve her speech?...Can any one suggest what she can do to improve her speech? Mostly her throat use not use to very clear so she struggles in talking....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson's...Speech therapy for the softening of my voice and difficulty swallowing without choking.... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Other Secondary Motor Symptoms...When someone with PD experiences unwanted accelerations in speech, it is called tachyphemia.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Mily...She is now wheelchair bound, with a slight decrease mental and speech abilities and is in an ALF, and she as always, she suffers but in my opinion, she... By Alexis1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Complexities of Parkinson's Disease...Some of the early warning signs can be: Constipation, loss of sense of smell, speech problems, very small handwriting, gait issues, stiffness, slow... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fluffy and Fatboy...My husband’s team consists of a Movement Disorder Specialist, physical therapist, speech therapist, our family, our friends, and Reggie.... By jeanita1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Diagnosis - Rating Scales...Speech abnormalities may be present, such as soft voice, monotone voice, fading volume after starting to speak loudly, or slurring speech.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Unfairly Compared to Others with Parkinson's...Unfortunately, those with Parkinson’s are capable of being misunderstood for a battery of reasons ranging from speech to body language to lack of facial... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Do I Have Parkinson's or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)?...mask-like facial expression, and monotone speech directly overlap with PD.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Agent Orange has effected my Quality of Life...Now for the past 6 months my upper legs muscles keep locking up making my gait unsteady, my body movement is becoming eradicate & jerky, my speech is difficult... By elkmagik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Early Detection of Parkinson’s Based on Typing Speed...They evaluate motor movements such as gait, speech, voice, and handwriting; all of which can be affected by PD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Re: Struggling or in Denial?...I have and though only two visits thus far I’m feeling just slightly better and she’s pushed me back into physical therapy and I’m going to re start speech... By randon2153 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Parkinson's and the Quarantine: Making the Most of Your Time at Home...of my favorite spots, but I force myself to stay active with online Rock Steady Boxing workouts, taking daily walks, trying to attend weekday online speech... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments