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Dysphagia is the medical term used for difficulty swallowing. There are many reasons a swallow can decline or cease to work as it once did. Anyone who has experienced this knows how horribly alarming this can be. It can affect your nutritional intake, hydration and...

Does your voice get fatigued easily or hoarse in the morning? Have you been diagnosed with a swallowing disorder? Do you get brain fog easily during your day? Whatever the cause, what you eat or do not eat can greatly contribute towards your current difficulties. Keep...

Have you ever known someone who could recall stories from their past with such great detail it felt like you were listening to a documentary? They knew the name of the street in that charming little village they visited in France over 30 years ago, the province it...

MEDICARE Part A OR MEDICARE Part B? Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. For using this part of your insurance to get therapy in your home, it usually requires a qualifying...

One of the simplest joys in life is being able to talk with loved ones and share our stories with others. When the voice becomes impaired, whether through a neurological disease or simply through overuse, we truly become aware of just how much of a gift being able to...

Esophageal dysphagia is a swallowing disorder caused by problems within the esophagus (food pipe). Esophageal disorders, especially ones that contribute to swallowing problems, affect more than 15 million Americans of all ages. According to the US Department of Health...

As a speech therapist, I often wear many hats with my patients. Sometimes I’m an advocate, often I’m a cheerleader and frequently I play the role of family counselor. Many caregivers never expected to be put in their position, until they were. Traumatic events such as...