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Activities of Daily Living: Practical Pointers for Parkinson Disease

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: PublicationsThis booklet offers suggestions for maintaining independence in, and use of adaptive aides for, bathing, dressing, sleeping, eating, toileting and mobility. This resource includes helpful tips...
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: WebsitesThis health professional membership organization offers referrals to speech language pathologists. These specialists can help a person with PD increase voice volume, improve word pronunciation,...
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Be Independent: Equipment and Suggestions for Daily Living Activities

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: PublicationsThis booklet offers techniques that can help people with Parkinson's remain independent for as long as possible. The booklet addresses daily activities including bathing, grooming, dressing,...
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Directory of Certified Clinical Specialists in Physical Therapy

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: WebsitesThis directory of physical therapists includes neurologic specialists who may focus their practice on a specific specialty, such as balance and gait disorders, that may be needed by those with...
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Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: WebsitesThis organization teaches and further develops the LSVT method, a non-pharmacological and non-surgical intervention shown to be an effective speech treatment program which can improve oral...
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Parkinson's Rehab Resource Center

Posted on March 25, 2010Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: National OrganizationsThis free physical therapy rehab helpline, sponsored by the APDA, provides those with PD the opportunity to speak with a physical therapist who can answer questions about exercise, provide...
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Speaking Effectively: A Strategic Guide for Speaking and Swallowing

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: PublicationsThis booklet provides information on speech, voice and swallowing functions related to PD. Information about the signs, symptoms, evaluations and treatment procedures are discussed. Strategies...
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Speech and Swallowing, Second Edition

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: PublicationsThis booklet offers self-assessment tools for speech and swallowing, as well as tips for addressing problem areas. It also describes the role of a speech language pathologist in Parkinson's care....
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The Importance of Physical Therapy and Exercise for People with PD

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: PublicationsThis fact sheet offers information about the benefits of exercise and physical therapy that may improve some of the motor symptoms associated with PD. Subjects include an overview of the research...
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The Science and Practice of "Speaking LOUD"

Posted on March 11, 2009Category: Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyResource Type: PublicationsThis fact sheet offers information on speech and voice disorders sometimes experienced by people with PD. Subjects include causes of speech and voice impairment in Parkinson's and helpful speech...
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