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Tele Therapy For People Living Memory Deficits & Parkinson Disease
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Who IS MAinELY Memory & PaRKINSONS
Tele Therapy Services
- Expert care from the comfort of your own home
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere
- Family Centered Care
- Real life on the spot support
- Flexibility with scheduling
- Private & Confidential
- HIPPA Compliant
Providing Services in:
Maine
Jennifer H Bryce M.A. CCC-SLP
ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist and Master Clinician who has provided speech and language services to people living with Parkinson Disease (PD) & Memory Deficits for over 20 years. Over the past 10 years she has had the pleasure of leading Parkinson Support Groups in Maine.
Our Mission
Mainely Memory
& Parkinsons is
dedicated to
empowering people living with neurological diseases & their loved ones to live their best quality life.
MAINELY MEMORY & PARKINSONS SERVICES
VOICE
SWALLOW
MEMORY & COGNITION
CARING & COPING
SUPPORT
SERVICES PROVIDED
VOICE TREATMENT
Communication is a key element in quality of life.
Problems communicating can lead to feelings of frustration, depression and withdrawal.
"Research shows that 89 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience speech and voice disorders, including soft, monotone, breathy and hoarse voice and uncertain articulation. "~Parkinsons Foundation
Mainely Parkinsons offers:
eLOUD - Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT-LOUD) via tele therapy.
LSVT LOUD is a standardized treatment protocol that is customized to the unique communication goals of each person across a range of disease severity and communication impairments.
LSVT LOUD treatment consists of:
1) 16 sessions: 4 consecutive days a week for 4weeks
2) Individual 1 hour sessions
3) Daily homework practice
4) Daily carryover exercises
OR
If LSVT LOUD is not the right fit for you or your family, a specialized program can be tailored to fit your specific needs.
WHY?
People with PD are less likely to participate in conversation, effectively communicate health concerns, engage in social settings, and have an increased risk for depression and social isolation.
Voice Treatment has been scientifically proven to improve quality of speech.
Do I Have a Speech or Voice Problem?
These are statements many people have used to describe their voices and the effects of their voices on their lives.
Choose the response that indicates how frequently you have the same experience.
(0 = never, 1 = almost never, 2 = sometimes, 3 = almost always, 4 = always).
- It is difficult for people to hear me
0 1 2 3 4 - People have difficulty understanding me in a noisy room
0 1 2 3 4 - My voice difficulties restrict personal and social life
0 1 2 3 4 - I feel left out of conversations because of my voice
0 1 2 3 4 - My voice problem causes me to lose income
0 1 2 3 4 - I feel as though I have to strain to produce voice
0 1 2 3 4 - The clarity of my voice is unpredictable
0 1 2 3 4 - My voice problem upsets me
0 1 2 3 4 - My voice problem makes me feel handicapped
0 1 2 3 4 - People ask, “What’s wrong with your voice?”
0 1 2 3 4
To find your score, add up your answers.
A score of 10 or higher indicates you might have a speech or voice problem that is affecting your quality of life and you could benefit from a Voice Treatment Program.
SWALLOWING EVALUATION & TREATMENT
A Swallowing Evaluation can assess your current level of function and determine if diet texture changes, compensatory strategies or exercises may be beneficial.
WHY?
Difficulty swallowing can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and aspiration (when food or liquid "goes down the wrong pipe").
Aspiration can lead to pneumonia & is the leading cause of death in people living with Parkinson Disease.
More than 80 % of people with PD experience difficulty swallowing. This can begin at any point during PD, but it tends to get more serious as the condition progresses.
How do I know if I have a swallowing problem?
- I have recently lost weight without trying.
- I tend to avoid drinking liquids.
- I get the sensation of food being stuck in my throat.
- I tend to drool.
- I notice food collecting around my gum line.
- I tend to cough or choke before, during or after eating or drinking.
- I often have heartburn or a sore throat.
- I have trouble keeping food or liquid in my mouth.
If you have one or more of these symptoms, a swallow evaluation can provide important information and recommendations to improve and maintain your health and quality of life.
MEMORY & COGNITION
A Cognitive Evaluation checks for problems with cognition.
Cognition is a combination of processes in your brain that's involved in almost every aspect of your life. It includes thinking, language, memory, judgment, and the ability to learn new things.
A problem with cognition is called cognitive impairment. The condition ranges from mild to severe.
A Cognitive Evaluation can assess a persons current levels of cognitive ability and identify specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
Doing so can provide peace of mind and/or provide additional information to make better decisions for the best quality of life.
Ongoing surveillance is also available to identify changes that may occur over time.
WHY?
"Use it or Lose It" - staying cognitively engaged and active can help to improve and maintain cognitive function.
Around 30% of people with PD experience cognitive change at some point in their illness.
How Do I know if I could benefit from a Cognitive Evaluation?
- Forgetting appointments and important events
- Losing things often
- Having trouble coming up with words that you usually know
- Losing your train of thought in conversations, movies, or books
- Increased irritability and/or anxiety.
- Family & friends are commenting on your memory or confusion
CARING & COPING
Parkinson Disease is a progressive disease, meaning that it changes over time.
Mainely Parkinsons can complete an detailed assessment/intake of your loved ones current abilities, to identify areas of need and to help navigate resources that are available.
Whether the Parkinson’s diagnosis is new to you or your loved one or you have been living with Parkinson’s for a long time, preparation is key in all respects: emotional, financial and physical.
We can provide tips, tools and free resources that are available to help prepare you for every step of the journey.
Specialized Support
Stroke ~ Dementia ~ Multiple Sclerosis ~ Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Parkinson Disease ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Lewy Body Dementia ~ Lyme & Cognitive Changes
Long Covid ~Concussion Management ~ Swallowing Disorders
Family Centered Therapy ~Pre-Post Throat/Oral Cancer Treatment
And More
Testimonials
Spouse
"Jennifer is very efficient in her evaluation and treatment for voice, swallowing and cognition. She looks for information to assist her clients and gears treatments to their interests. She is patient and encouraging. She answers your question and if she doesn't know the answer she searches for the answer. Jennifer has a nice sense of hum
"Jennifer is very efficient in her evaluation and treatment for voice, swallowing and cognition. She looks for information to assist her clients and gears treatments to their interests. She is patient and encouraging. She answers your question and if she doesn't know the answer she searches for the answer. Jennifer has a nice sense of humor and put people at ease. We found her very helpful and open to suggestions. She has a heart for helping individuals with Parkinson's disease."
~ Penny
Family
"You have done such a great job and we want to thank you so much for seeing the need, reaching out and starting this group. We appreciate all of the information, resources and just the sharing that was part of this group."
~ Mary & Family
Living with PD
Living with PD
"My grand daughter said,
" I can hear you Grampy!" That's when I knew it was working. I really appreciate all that you have done for me." ~ Vince
"I can't believe I'm not alone. I didn't realize there were so many people who had the same troubles I do." ~ Greg
"I didn't realize people couldn't hear me. I just assumed they were all deaf." ~ Anne