According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, cognitive decline occurs in 50-60% of people living with multiple sclerosis. Research suggests that it’s possible to improve cognition in multiple sclerosis. People…
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In this post, I’m sharing a quick and easy memory exercise. Use this 2-minute video and these fill-in-the-blank sentences to challenge yourself or your patient to improve short term memory.…
Learn how to use the BOLUS framework to assess the risk of dysphagia-related adverse events. This framework is the work of Phyllis M. Palmer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP at the University of…
Many of my patients want to improve auditory memory, or memory for what they hear. They complain that they can’t remember recent conversations. Some report they no longer enjoy watching…
Chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common complaint that speech-language pathologists hear often. In this article, I team up with C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP from the UConn…
Bell’s palsy is a fairly common disorder that is known for causing weakness on one side of the face. Speech-language pathologists are often asked to assess patients with Bell’s palsy,…
Some commonly used osteoporosis drugs can cause or worsen dysphagia in our patients. In addition, our patients who have dysphagia can have increased risk of harm from taking osteoporosis drugs.…
I’m often asked how to make pureed food taste good. It’s easy to learn how to puree food, but then the question becomes how to get the best flavor and…
I clearly remember how excited Steve was when he told me that he could use the bank’s automated phone system for the first time in years. He was one of…
Use this easy calendar exercise to address reading, writing, auditory comprehension, verbal expression, and cognitive-communication skills. Here you’ll find 40 questions that you can use directly or as a starting…