In my 30 years of working as a speech-language pathologist in Florida, the first question I get from almost every new patient when contacting them to schedule an appointment is: “does Medicare pay for this?” My private practice serves adult patients only, and because...
Respiratory muscle training (RMT) may not have been a part of your daily exercise in the past, but if you are someone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s or related diagnosis, devoting a few minutes a day to RMT use may yield benefits for speech and swallowing....
Respiratory muscle weakness has been documented in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PWP). While some changes in lung function can be considered a part of normal aging, respiratory muscle weakness may be more pronounced in persons with PD, especially those with more...
“The voice is like a gem with facets reflecting multiple scientific disciplines and practical and artistic concerns. Both humans and animals depend heavily on vocal communication, so voice science incorporates physiology, biology and bioacoustics. The voice...
Last week I had the honor to be interviewed by Michael Kiniry, Producer of Gulf Coast Life, a local broadcast of WGCU Public Radio based in Ft. Myers, Florida. This is the second time I have joined Mike during Parkinson’s Awareness month, and with 9,000 people or more...
In 1997, when I first began to offer the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT®) for persons with Parkinson’s (PWP), it was one of the few times when I would ask a spouse or other family member to NOT join us in therapy. The rationale for my decision and what I said to...
