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 | Sep 3, 2020 | Teletherapy
You’ve heard of teletherapy and you know the basics. If you’re still not sure exactly what teletherapy is, you can find more information here. So how does teletherapy differ from traditional therapy services that may be provided in a facility, home or...
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 | Mar 25, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, Teletherapy
Technology…it’s everywhere. There is hardly anything you have to leave your house for these days, and now therapy sessions are included in that category. The wave of future healthcare is moving rapidly towards telehealth, including online therapy....
by hcstraightup | Oct 30, 2019 | Teletherapy
Whether you know what an occupational therapist is and just have never heard of telehealth or you need a crash course in both Occupational Therapy (OT) and telehealth you are in the right place. Occupational therapists specialize in modifying, adapting, strengthening,...
by hcstraightup | Oct 21, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke, Teletherapy
It’s hard enough to deal with the idea that you are having increased difficulty communicating, but now you have the added stress a finding a therapist who can provide you with the very best treatment to ensure your rehabilitation is effective and efficient and...
