COVID 19 Archives – Therapy Insights

The Role of Therapies During COVID-19 Recovery

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout provides basic information about COVID-19 as well as how physical, occupational, and speech therapy can assist in the recovery process.

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Oral Mech Exam Visual Cards

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Completing an oral mech exam with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or while wearing a mask or other PPE can be a challenge. These 3×5 inch cards can be cut, laminated, and used to guide the patient through the steps of the oral mech exam. Clean thoroughly between use, or print a fresh copy for each test.

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Oral Mech Exam

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.

A quick reference guide for SLPs conducting oral mech exams, including cues for the physical exam, voice observation, articulation, and nasality. Includes specifics on how to assess both sensory and motor functions of the cranial nerves.

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Managing Long Distance Contact with Loved Ones in Medical Facilities

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This handout for family and loved ones gives ideas for connecting with your loved one from afar during times of COVID-19, physical distancing, or over long distances.

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Avoiding Isolation

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This handout discusses the prevalence and results of isolation and loneliness, and gives strategies for reducing and avoiding isolation in older adults, particularly after a medical change that results in a functional decline in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cognitive Recovery After COVID-19

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.

There are still so many unanswered questions about how the COVID-19 virus affects some people after recovering. There are some known neurological and cognitive symptoms that can last long after being infected with COVID-19. Working with a speech-language pathologist can improve cognitive changes with attention, concentration, short-term memory, word-finding, and cognitive fatigue.

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Aerosol Generating Procedures: A Resource for SLPs

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes for how speech-language pathologists approach our daily evaluations and treatments with individuals with dysphagia and voice treatment. This handout is a resource to give more guidance for how to safely treat aerosol-generating procedures to reduce the risk for infections for providers.

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