Adult Services
Elevation Therapy provides Speech and Occupational Therapy for adults utilizing a variety of treatments and strategies to regain functional abilities.
Speech Therapy aims to restore cognitive abilities related to speech and language, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and improve swallowing problems. Occupational Therapy assists with activities of daily living (i.e., dressing, eating, grooming, etc.), physical function (i.e., strength, balance, range of motion, movement) and home environment (i.e., fall prevention, home safety, accessibility, and modifications).
Adults who may benefit from speech or occupational therapy services are those with the following, but not limited to: stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's Disorder.
Aphasia
Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder resulting from a stroke or brain injury that impairs a person's ability to process language but does not affect intelligence. Aphasia may cause difficulty with speaking, listening, reading and writing
Voice
The SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program for Parkinson's Disorder is now available at Elevation Therapy! The SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project, helps people with Parkinson's regain and retain their speech and swallowing. This evidence-based program combines ongoing education for the patient and family, individual and group speech therapy, daily home practice, and re-evaluations.
Swallowing
Treatment of swallowing problems incorporates education in strategies for safe swallowing, recommendations for food textures if needed, and a personalized exercise program. Imaging of the swallow mechanism is often recommended to assist with rehabilitation.
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Common symptoms may include:
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-coughing during or after meals
-feeling food "stuck" in your throat
-watery eyes
-runny nose
-changes in vocal quality during or after eating and drinking
-food or liquids leaking from nasal cavity
-difficulty maintaining lip closure, resulting in food and/or liquids leaking from mouth
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