We will work to solve this together.
Speech problems are an invisible symptom of Parkinson’s disease, and they can isolate someone who needs support. Finding the necessary resources can prove difficult. Although challenging, your success will be our shared goal. I will see to it that you meet that goal. I understand your challenges, and your success means so much to me.
What has caused your voice to decline?
Parkinson’s Disease creates physical, emotional, and social challenges. Over time, you lose your ability to use your voice to connect with others and face isolation and loneliness. Others begin to leave or not include you in the conversation. I will help you understand the physical changes in your voice. Knowing the why behind what has happened will help you understand these challenges and help you find your voice.
Parkinson’s is a movement disorder. To maintain function, you have to keep moving. I’ll explain how your voice is affected neurologically due to the decrease in dopamine production. Due to the degenerative nature of the disease, you will always need to pursue a purposeful, mindful, and deliberate way of speaking. I will help you meet that goal.
Parkinson’s patients CAN and DO learn to speak with stronger, louder, and clearer voices.