Our speech-language therapists work with you to treat various cognitive, speech, language and/or neurological disorders. We work with you and your loved ones to develop a treatment plan that addresses your goals. We provide you with exercises and compensation strategies depending on your diagnosis.

Speech-language therapists work with diagnoses such as:

• Stroke/CVA
• Neuro-degenerative conditions, like dementia, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
• Mild or traumatic brain injuries (concussion or TBI)
• Head and neck cancer
• Chemo brain or chemo fog

What to Expect from Speech-Language Pathology for Seniors

When you call for an appointment, we schedule you for either a 45-minute or 90-minute evaluation. The time depends on the reason for your visit. At your evaluation visit, a licensed speech-language pathologist discusses your concerns. We complete an assessment in order to make a treatment plan with goals. We give you recommendations for how to address your needs both during our therapy sessions and at home.

Speech-Language Pathology Disorders and Treatments

Our speech-language therapists treat a wide variety of issues.

Speech Disorders

• Dysarthria: muscle weakness in your mouth
• Verbal/oral apraxia: difficulty sending the message from your brain to your mouth

Voice Disorders

• Dysphonia: vocal cord or voice box disorders, such as a paralyzed or weak vocal cord and quiet or raspy voice

Language Disorders

• Aphasia: difficulty with any combination of thinking of or getting out words, understanding what someone says to you, understanding what you are reading, and writing messages

Cognitive Disorders

• Memory
• Attention
• Organization/planning events
• Orientation: knowing who you are, where you are, etc.
• Sequencing steps

Swallowing Disorders

• Difficulty with different textures or consistencies of liquid or solid foods
• History of aspiration pneumonia
• Loss of sensation in your mouth, cheeks or tongue
• Coughing or choking on food or liquid

Office Locations

• Annapolis
• Crofton