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Communication Disabilities and Older Adults
As we age, changes in our bodies can affect every aspect of daily life, including how we communicate. For many older adults, speech, language, or hearing changes can lead to a communication disability. This may include difficulty speaking clearly, understanding spoken or written language, using one’s voice effectively, or processing communication in noisy or complex…
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Why Hope Matters in Recovery
At Adult Speech Pathology of Indiana, we believe communication is more than just words—it’s connection, identity, and dignity. When illness or injury affects speech, language, or swallowing, it can feel like those vital connections are lost. But we’re here to remind our patients and their families: there is always hope. Hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s…
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Finding Your Voice Again: How Speech Therapy Helps People with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and speech. Many individuals with PD experience speech and voice difficulties, such as a softer voice, monotone speech, slurred speech, and reduced facial expression. These changes can make communication challenging, affecting both social interactions and overall quality of life. Fortunately, speech-language pathologists…
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Speech Therapy and Falls
Speech Therapy and Fall Prevention: A Powerful Partnership At Adult Speech Pathology of Indiana, we understand that maintaining our independence and mobility becomes increasingly important as we age. While most people associate speech therapy with helping individuals recover their ability to communicate, its benefits extend beyond speech and language. In fact, speech therapy can play…
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Trouble swallowing?
Understanding Dysphagia Therapy At Adult Speech Pathology of Indiana, we often work with individuals facing challenges with swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia. Dysphagia can affect people of all ages, from infants to older adults, and can range from mild difficulty swallowing to severe impairment that makes eating and drinking a struggle. One of the…
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Difficulty finding your words?
Understanding Cognitive Communication and Word Finding Difficulties: How Speech Therapy Can Help Effective communication is important in everyday life. Whether having a conversation, writing, or asking for directions, communication connects us to others. For some, cognitive communication difficulties and word retrieval issues can make communication a challenge. These struggles occur when the brain has trouble…
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