Handout: Parkinson's and Swallowing
This handout is designed for speech-language pathologists working with people who have Parkinson's and are experiencing dysphagia. The two page handout includes a description of dysphagia, how it presents in people with Parkinson's, how the swallow works, a brief description of lingual pumping, treatment and management strategies, and complications of dysphagia for this population.
Tech specs: Digital download. 2 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches. PDF format. 11.6 MB.