It’s that time of the year where existing Medicare members can make important changes to their healthcare plan. If you have Medicare here are some key reasons why a review of your plan may be in order.
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Have swallowing pills become more difficult the older you get? Maybe it’s just those large and lovely potassium pills that you struggle with. Understanding the course of your difficulties can…
Stress has a negative effect on our wellbeing. Chronic stress can lead to fun things like heart attacks, memory loss and ulcers. This negative stress puts us into distress. But…
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...
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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…
Volunteering to Get Smarter Have you ever known someone who could recal stories from their past with such great detail it felt like you were listening to a documentary? They…
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...
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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...
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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...
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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…