About Dementia
Dementia describes the loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it can also occur with Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders. Changes that occur with dementia can be frightening but your therapy team will partner with you to develop strategies to keep you independent as long as possible. Therapy is available at our clinics in Huntsville, AL and Decatur, AL.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is an important part of managing dementia. Speech therapists help:
- Identify strategies to structure the environment, utilize compensation techniques and develop routines to maximize cognitive function
- Assess eating and swallowing skills and provide any needed intervention
- Monitor voice volume and respiratory support and give exercises to build lung capacity. This reduces the risk of pneumonia.
