Home health speech therapy
Rise above speech setbacks with home health speech therapy
It’s incredibly frustrating when you can’t find the right word or say it after a health setback. Luckily, our team of trained speech therapists is here when individuals are struggling with difficulties in speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and communication.
Our home health speech therapists (speech-language pathologists or SLPs) also educate patients and their families so they can be part of the recovery journey. Working together fosters a speedier recovery and an easier transition from hospital to home; that’s our philosophy.
Our at-home speech therapists can help with:
- Evaluation of speech, swallowing or language disorders
- Assistance with non-verbal communication
- Lip, tongue and facial exercises to improve speech and swallowing skills
- Procedures to restore communication and swallowing abilities
- Food texture recommendations and meal planning
- Developing and teaching workable communication systems
- Safe swallowing evaluation and assistance
- Therapy to improve verbal expression and articulation
Is speech therapy right for you or your loved one?
Experiencing changes in your communication abilities can be concerning and may not always be attributed to the natural aging process.
Speech therapy can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals facing speech or swallowing disorders or just difficulty following an event. Consider seeking speech therapy services if you encounter the following indicators:
- If you find yourself using fragmented sentences, speaking more slowly than usual, or arranging words incorrectly, it could point to a speech disorder or could be the result of something else.
- Difficulty swallowing, coughing during meals, or a sensation of food being lodged in your throat may indicate a swallowing disorder.
- Struggling to express your needs or answer questions, especially in critical situations, can signal the need for professional intervention.
- Difficulties in comprehending spoken words or expressing thoughts clearly to others might suggest a fluency disorder or something else.
- A noticeable reduction in speaking or avoiding conversations could be a sign of underlying issues.
- Feeling consistently upset or angered by communication difficulties warrants attention.
- Challenges with attention, problem-solving, or managing daily tasks like finances or appointments due to communication problems might indicate a broader issue.
- Experiencing a brain injury or language delays following an incident can lead to significant communication challenges.
These symptoms can significantly impact daily life, not just for you, but also for family members who may struggle to adapt to these changes. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs, discussing the possibility of home health speech therapy with a healthcare provider could be a critical step toward improvement.
Benefits of home health speech therapy
- Personalized Care: Home health speech care, grounded in speech-language pathology, offers tailored therapy sessions that specifically address your individual needs and challenges within your plan of care. This ensures a more effective and targeted approach to overcoming speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
- Comfort and Familiarity: Receiving speech therapy from a qualified home health agency in the comfort of your own home enhances your sense of security and relaxation. This environment is conducive to better engagement and more successful outcomes in your therapy sessions, especially when working on expressive language and motor speech skills.
- Flexibility and Convenience: Our home health agency provides the flexibility to schedule sessions at times most convenient for you, eliminating the stress of traveling to appointments. This allows your treatment plan to fit seamlessly into your daily routine, ensuring consistent progress.
- Family Involvement: With home-based care, your family members can be more actively involved in your therapy process. They learn effective communication strategies and techniques from our speech-language pathology professionals to support your ongoing progress in expressive language and motor speech.
- Comprehensive Support: Home health speech therapists, skilled in speech-language pathology, can assess your living environment and daily activities as part of developing a comprehensive plan of care. They offer practical advice and modifications to support your communication needs and enhance your overall quality of life.
- Long-Term Independence: Focusing on improving your communication abilities, including expressive language and managing any motor speech difficulties, home health speech care plays a crucial role in maintaining your independence. This personalized treatment plan enables you to engage more fully in social interactions and conversations, underlining the importance of speech-language pathology in your care.
Which conditions does Boost Home Healthcare offer speech therapy for?
Our home health speech therapy (speech-language pathologists or SLPs) services may be provided for the following conditions:
- Dysphagia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke (cerebrovascular accident/CVA)
- Dementia
- Neuro deficits due to head injury
- ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- Speech articulation disorders
- And more
