The Voice – Mary’s Blog
Speech Practice: Tips for people Too Busy, Too Tired, Too Forgetful to Practice
Over the last few years of owning a busy private practice, I have found it harder to find the time and energy to make it to the gym, so this year I purchased a Total Gym. I’m hoping that having a piece of equipment that provides a comprehensive work-out without...
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Orthostatic Hypotension and Parkinson’s: could sitting up be affecting your memory?
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is among the most common non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD) with prevalence reported as high as 53%. Yet, accurate diagnosis and management can often elude patients, who may be sent to a variety of specialists, including...
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Local Author Changes Puree Diet from Slop to Sublime
Individuals with severe swallowing problems (dysphagia) are often advised to modify their diet to a smooth, puree consistency (think mashed potatoes). Now, while you may love your mother’s mashed potatoes, when you imagine everything you eat reduced to that...
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Benefits of a Whole Body Approach to Voice Practice and Parkinson’s
There is general agreement in the voice literature that good, functional posture is fundamental for quality of the human voice, and most people would probably acknowledge that a good voice requires good posture. In fact, when I ask a group of individuals with...
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Falls and cognitive decline risk factors for aspiration pneumonia in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disease that at onset can resemble Idiopathic Parkisnon’s disease. In PSP, however, falls are frequently an early symptom and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) typically occurs early or by mid-stage disease....
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Can Breathing Too Much Makes You Sick?
When psychological factors dominate over the physiological, breathing may become disrupted and deregulated. The result can be over breathing or hyperventilation. Breathing Training Techniques Can Help with Self-Regulation of Breathing.
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Swallowing Problems in Parkinson’s Common But Under-Reported
Swallowing problems are under-reported in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, and even drooling, a common complaint of patients with PD has been identified as having a high relationship to oral-pharyngeal dysphagia. Early identification of swallowing problems and interventions, including exercise may reduce various risks and improve quality of life for persons with PD.
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It Takes Two Baby: Communicating with a loved one with Parkinson’s disease
Speech therapy for persons with PD that is offered in 30 days packages, may give the impression to some patients and their spouses, that this will fix what’s broke. The reality, of course, is that 30 days of therapy is nothing more than an exercise program that will have short-lived results if communication partners are not also prepared to be a part of the journey, which includes exploring and implementing strategies that might improve communication interactions with the individual with PD.
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Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: Take the Survey
In the past couple of decades there is a growing recognition that non-motor symptoms are experienced early in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and are highly prevalent as PD progresses. Non-motor symptoms have been recently identified as one of the most important factors in determining the quality of life of PD patients.The Parkinson Alliance® is conducting a new study entitled “Non-Motor Symptoms and Parkinson’s Disease.” Add your experiences by completing the survey.
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Parkinson’s Voice Too Low? Hi-VOLT® Helps Rev Up Your Voice Engine
(A message to my readers: I have decided to eliminate a monthly newsletter, and instead, utilize my blog as a venue for discussions, upcoming events and product information. I created my first blog post on Blogger.com over 3 years ago, and have published over 300...
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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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