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 | 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 26, 2020 | General Aging, Uncategorized
Choosing a pet for you or your loved one in the later stages of life can be a difficult one with so many choices available. There are options to match every size, shape or personality desired. Research studies show that pet ownership has significant benefits for...
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 18, 2020 | Arthritis, General Aging
Clothing Hacks for Arthritis Pain As we age it becomes increasingly difficult to do things that we once were able able to do. We might notice that we cannot move as fast or stand for longer periods without causing strain or discomfort. The typical wears and tears of...
by hcstraightup | Apr 15, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging
You’ve heard it all your life. Brush your teeth at least twice per day and don’t forget to floss. The same is true even if we lose all our teeth and wear dentures. If you don’t have your natural teeth, you still must brush your gums and your...
