by hcstraightup | Oct 20, 2020 | Caregiver, General Aging, Teletherapy, Uncategorized
The mechanism of the safe swallow depends on a combination of voluntary and involuntary control of oral, laryngeal, pharyngeal, respiratory and esophageal muscles working together in harmony. Approximately 1 in 25 adults will experience dysphagia (difficulty with...
by hcstraightup | Jul 21, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia
Ever wonder if you are just wasting your breath when it comes to trying to tell your loved one with dementia that they are mistaken about the date, the place or what they think is happening? You are not alone. As your loved one progresses through the stages of...
by hcstraightup | May 28, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging
Why Fall Prevention Matters and How to Get Started If you are an individual above 65, you may have experienced or worried about a fall at some point. Unfortunately, there is evidence that as we age our risk for falls does increase. However, we do not all age at the...
by hcstraightup | May 14, 2020 | Caregiver, General Aging, Teletherapy
Teletherapy? Never heard of it. So what is it? Most people are familiar with a traditional therapy session in an office or rehab facility, but let’s review how that differs from a speech therapy telepractice session. Traditional speech therapy services consist of...
by hcstraightup | Apr 22, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia
Starting at age 65, the risk of developing dementia doubles every 5 years. Knowing the signs of early dementia can help mitigate the speed at which the dementia progresses. In addition, early identification ensures that proper treatment is provided to prolong...
by hcstraightup | Apr 16, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia
Dementia Stages: The Simple Explanation In an attempt to better understand someone with dementia, it is often helpful to identify which stage they are in. To a professional, staging an individual can be a simple tasks determined by an interview and a few standardized...
