Swallowing changes are a common and often stressful part of living with Parkinson’s disease. Difficulty swallowing pills, coughing during meals, feeling food “stuck,” or changes in saliva can affect not only physical safety, but also confidence, independence, and quality of life. At True Self Speech Therapy, we work with people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners to address these changes early and safely. Alongside traditional swallowing therapy, we may incorpora

And How Create & Connect  Supports Healthy, Independent Living As we age, it’s easy to focus on the physical changes—mobility, strength, memory, or chronic health conditions. While biology certainly plays a role in aging, research consistently shows that how we age is deeply influenced by our environment, especially our social connections. Loneliness, social isolation, and reduced access to meaningful activities aren’t just emotionally difficult—they are serious health concer

Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects far more than movement. It can quietly change how people connect with others, how confident they feel in conversations, and how supported they feel in their day-to-day lives. A recent qualitative research study, “Stronger Together: A Qualitative Exploration of Social Connectedness in Parkinson’s Disease in the Digital Era,”  highlights just how critical social connection is for quality of life — and why intentional, ongoing group s

Understanding Paradoxical Vocal Dysfunction (EILO) and How Speech Therapy Can Help If you or your child feel short of breath during exercise, sports, or even everyday activities—and asthma treatments haven’t helped—you’re not alone. Many people are told they have asthma, use inhalers faithfully, and still struggle to breathe. For a large number of these individuals, the real issue isn’t the lungs at all—it’s the voice box. At True Self Speech Therapy , we specialize in treati

Recently, I worked with a client who has fluent aphasia —a language disorder that affects how people understand and express words, often following a stroke or brain injury. My client was motivated to return to work, where texting was a key part of his communication. Rather than focusing solely on traditional paper-and-pencil writing tasks, we incorporated his cell phone  directly into therapy. This kind of therapy may sound modern, but it’s also deeply functional —and it’s su

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Chronic refractory cough (CRC) is a challenging condition for patients and healthcare providers alike. When traditional medical...

Voice therapy is a cornerstone of treatment for individuals with voice disorders. While the focus is often on the patient, recent...

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At True Self Speech Therapy , we understand the intricate connection between hearing health and cognitive well-being. Recent research...