The Voice – Mary’s Blog
Speak Up and See the Light: Hi-VOLT® are back in stock. Order now!
The Voice Aerobics Hi-VOLT® 4 PD voice-on-light is a calibrated feedback tool designed to help individuals with hypophonia (too low/soft a voice) increase their vocal intensity, through practice, to a more normal level of loudness. How does it work? The calibrated,...
2021 Scholarship Winner Kateirena (Kate) Koval
The 2021 scholarship recipient is Kate Koval, a second year graduate student at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois. The Voice Aerobics® graduate student scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates character traits and intention to...
Aphasia and Dysphagia Can Cause a Life of Isolation
Imagine this Fourth of July going to a family barbecue and seeing and smelling all the luscious food but being unable to eat. Or imagine going to your grandchild’s high school or college graduation but being unable to speak or understand what everyone is talking...
Does Medicare Pay for This? FAQ about therapy and insurance
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...
The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training in Parkinson’s: Review
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....
Lung Volume Changes in Parkinson’s: Implications 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...
Pureed and Thickened Liquids Made Fun with Blend Jet
Recently, I had to be on a diet of liquids and exceptionally smooth food for a couple of weeks following a wisdom tooth extraction and an additional dental procedure. I was not looking forward to it because I’m someone who likes a lot of texture in my food like...
A Hard Pill to Swallow: when taking medications pose a risk.
Anyone attending a Parkinson's support group meeting or seminar will recognize the familiar sound of alarms going off signaling time to take medication. And what follows is a common sight. A pill gets popped into one's mouth with a sip of water, leaving me to wonder:...
World Voice Day Let Voice Aerobics® Help Strengthen Your Voice
"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 provides...
Does Positive Attitude Before Parkinson’s Impact Life with Parkinson’s?
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...
Mary Spremulli of Voice Aerobics writes a monthly news article in the “Healthy Body” section of Florida Weekly
- July 2018, Healthy Hearing and Speech, cover story – Healthy Body, “Florida Weekly’s monthly guide for healthy people inside and out”
- July 2018 article – Augmented feedback and skill learning help patients recalibrate
Home Programs & Training:
- Voice Aerobics® – 3-Part Workout
- SpeechVive Device for Persons with Parkinson’s
- Lingraphica® Aphasia Communication Device
- Constant Therapy App for aphasia
- Computerized Home Aphasia Therapy Program (CHAT®)
- Passy-Muir® Tracheostomy and Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valve
SpeechVive Device for Persons with Parkinson’s
Ask me about your VA benefit for this device!
SPEAK OUT!® Speech Therapy for Parkinson’s patients
Mary Spremulli is Certified in:
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Treatment (LMRVT) Neurodevelopmental Treatment
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