Using a memory notebook is an evidence-based external memory strategy for people who have acquired brain injury. (A memory notebook is not to be confused with a memory book. They…
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Many of my clients want to improve short-term memory but have trouble practicing on their own. I made this step-by-step worksheet to help them practice when I’m not there. The…
More than half of adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) develop cognitive impairment. Here you can learn about three evidence-based ways to treat cognition in MS. Fast facts about cognition in…
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a common lung disease that can severely impact eating and drinking. The SLP can play an important role on the medical team. This topic…
Are you a medical speech-language pathologist looking for a good podcast? Whether you want to learn craft, pick up a new business tip, or get inspired, you’ll find something below.…
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…
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…