SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
A licensed Speech Pathologist is available to address cognitive re-training needs, language
and communications, aural impairments and dysphagia or swallowing difficulties.

Programs that may be followed by a Speech Pathologist include:

Swallowing or dysphagia training to address:
   · Residents who are experiencing altered swallowing patterns
   · Evaluation for the possibility of aspiration

Rehabilitative feeding programs to address:
   · Weaning from enteral feeding
   · Management of feeding and swallowing deficits through compensatory strategies and
                assistive feeding supplies
   · Strategies and assistive feeding supplies

Cognitive re-training as able to address:
   · Memory deficits
   · Attention to task
   · Sequencing and safety awareness
   · Reasoning deficits

Assessment and treatment of hearing difficulties:
   · Speech and communications programs
   · Reading and listening
   · Alternative Communication