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- Speech Therapy for Seniors
It is not uncommon for those who have survived a stroke, suffer from Parkinson’s, or seniors who are afflicted with Alzheimer’s to need speech therapy to help improve communication skills. Speech therapy is crucial for clients because it enables them to explain what they are feeling and what they need, while also maintaining social connections with friends and family.
Signs That Speech Therapy is Needed
Speech therapy should be considered when one or more of the following are observed:
- Increased exposure to potentially dangerous situations
- Difficulty in managing personal, medical, or financial matters
- Problems responding to questions
- Choking when eating or drinking
- Difficulty expressing themselves verbally
Seniors may also need speech therapy services if they suffer from certain medical conditions such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aphasia
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Age-Related Hearing Loss
Benefits of Speech Therapy
Speech therapy isn’t just helpful for seniors who face medical conditions that might have impacted their ability to speak. This treatment has also shown to help improve the ability to swallow, as well as provide aid in memory recall, reasoning skills, problem-solving abilities, executive functioning skills, self-monitoring abilities, and cognitive functioning.
Premier Home Health Services, Inc.’s experienced speech therapists can help improve speech and language skills. Call us today at 1-866-263-5118. We provide highly effective in-home speech therapy for seniors in New York City.