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Resource Roadmap Show – Adult SLP – #03
<p>This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: The Five Components of Dysarthria, Environmental Swallowing Considerations for People with Dementia, Cough…Is it Strong Enough?, Model of Attention, and Impairments of Occipital Lobe Strokes. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease
<p>Swallowing problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is underreported in the early stages. This handout explains the swallowing symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease can experience. Video on how to use this resource: Kalf, J. G., De Swart, B. J. M., Bloem, B. R., & Munneke, M. (2012). Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Comparing a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Esophagram
<p>A Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) and esophagram are helpful tools for evaluating a person’s swallowing function. This handout explains the similarities and differences to help determine which one may be more appropriate. Video on how to use this resource: <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Characterizing Quality of Life in Caregivers of People with Parkinson’s Disease and Dysphagia (2021)
<p>Over recent years, caregiver burnout has become a topic of discussion with the aging population and their increasing life expectancy with chronic diseases. The priority of healthcare has been to manage the person’s chronic disease while trying to live safely at home with a good QOL. However, this burden of care often falls on caregivers […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Resource Roadmap Show – Adult SLP – #02
<p>This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease, Apple Watch Safety Features, Comparing a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Esophagram, Information Processing Speed Following Brain Injury (Based on INCOG 2.0 Recommendations), and Visual Action Therapy for Global Aphasia. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Emergency Preparedness with a Disability
<p>This handout covers different elements of being prepared for emergency situations given changes due to the new onset of a condition for a caregiver and/or patient. Video on how to use this resource: <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Drooling Rating Scales in Parkinson’s disease: A Systematic Review (2021)
<p>Various measurement tools are used in clinical practice and research. There are clinician-based outcome measures tools (ClinROMs), patient-reported outcome measures tools (PROMs), or caregiver-reported outcome measures tools (CROMs). This systematic review found six scales for drooling rating; however, only three were designed for PwP. It was also determined that terms were used interchangeably, including drooling, […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Medication Swallow Strategies for People with Dysphagia
<p>A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down! Unless you have dysphagia! Here are some other ideas to consider when establishing a safe plan for PO intake of meds. Video on how to use this resource: <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>