Prime Rib at the Funeral: Can We Plan for Death?
I had a call yesterday from the spouse of one of my recent patients letting me know that he had died following complications from Covid and pneumonia. He also had a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease which is how I had come to know him. Over the time of knowing him, I...
Parkinson’s and Spasmodic Dysphonia Survey: Share Your Experience
Opportunity to participate in research from home – anywhere in the US Staying Connected through Communication Survey The University of Washington SPEAC Lab is looking for individuals with select communication-related diagnoses to answer survey questions about...
Is Telepractice the Best Option for Your Speech Therapy?
Telepractice, involves the use of telecommunications technology to deliver professional services at a distance, and since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 it has become an increasingly popular way of delivering certain health care services, including medical visits,...
RMT kit is back in stock: targeted training and feedback
The Respiratory Muscle Strength Trainer Accessory Kit (RMT kit) is now back in stock and can be used with the Breather inspiratory-expiratory respiratory muscle trainer for feedback and more targeted training. The RMT Accessories Kit combines the components you need...
Hi-VOLT voice-on-light Buy Now: Att Alimed customers
Over the last week, I have had several email and phone calls from customers of Alimed, with questions about the availability of the Voice Aerobics Hi-Volt®. While Alimed will no longer be distributing the product, it remains available through our website and you will...
Is It Possible to Teach Old Muscles New Tricks?
Scoliosis Awareness Month is designed to shine a spotlight on the need for awareness, education and early detection of scoliosis. It also helps to educate about the diversity of individuals affected by scoliosis from children to adults, and highlight how to recognize...
Share Your Voice and Earn $$ Parkinson’s and Related Diagnosis Eligible
Can you hear us now? Today’s speech recognition systems, such as voice assistants and translation tools, don’t always recognize people with a diversity of speech patterns often associated with disabilities, yet communication is crucial to everyday life and...
2023 Scholarship Winner Lauren Frey
The 2023 scholarship recipient is Lauren Frey, a graduate student at the University of Akron, Ohio. The Voice Aerobics® graduate student scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates character traits and intention to make a positive contribution to the...
When Medications Become Unaffordable
This week a patient with Parkinson's disease told me that his insurance would not pay for a much needed medication. This is not the first time I have had a patient tell me that a necessary medication has become unaffordable. It just so happened that this week I...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Speak UP and See the Light!
Anywhere from 70-90% of persons with Parkinson’s have speech and voice problems, collectively referred to as hypokinetic dysarthria. Problems of reduced loudness, reduced effort, and inaccurate feedback are also related to a breakdown in the multisensory integration...
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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