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 incorporate tools like...

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 concerns . Recent...

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 support matters....