79 printable resources for Progressive Neurological Conditions: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.
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Freezing is not only frustrating, but also a significant fall risk. This resource provides a list of tricks to prevent and get out of a freezing episode. It is a great visual to have taped to your patient’s wall, walker seat, or any other location that your patient has frequent episodes.
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This handout describes the various causes of xerostomia and provides a list of treatment options, including using natural enzymes, adjusting medications, oral rinses and moisturizing products, use of humidifiers, and avoiding dehydrating foods/liquids.
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This handout describes the particular challenges of sialorrhea, or excessive salivation, brought on by various conditions in the adult population. The first page describes the condition and its causes. The second page offers an explanation of treatment options.
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This handout provides education about the different exercises and swallowing strategies that may help individuals with Multiple Sclerosis to improve swallowing functions and safety.
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New research that has found physical activity is not a risk factor for individuals with ALS. When strictly monitored exercise programs are used, they have positive psychological and physiological effects with mild and moderate ALS. This handout will provide some suggested exercises to help your patient’s needs.
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Dysphagia can sneak up on people with multiple sclerosis. How do we quantify and monitor this over time so that it doesn’t get the best of the situation? This handout is designed for patients confronting multiple sclerosis and contains the DYMUS questionnaire as well as information regarding what to expect regarding dysphagia and MS over time.
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AdultOTSLPHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological Conditions
This handout provides an overview of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) to help manage the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their potential side effects. Occupational therapists need to be aware of these side effects and how they can design interventions to help clients with MS manage the side effects and maintain safety and independence when prescribed DMTs.
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This handout covers various types of dining tools people who want to compensate for Parkinson’s symptoms while dining. Features 16 pictures and labels of products currently available on the market to compensate for tremor and weak grip.
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ALS is a progressive nervous system disease that does not have a cure. Speech therapy can help maintain the quality of life for the person’s communication, respiratory, and swallowing abilities throughout the disease progression as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
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