Having trouble with your voice being soft or trouble swallowing?

Posted by ethel2017 @ethel2017, 3 days ago

I have PD. I was diagnosed in 2017. Shortly there after I heard about Parkinson Voice Project. They are a non profit in Richardson, Texas. Their mission is To help people with Parkinsons and related disorders to regain and retain their speech and swallowing. They have a program called SPEAK OUT! and there is no charge for you to receive this therapy. You can contact them at Parkinsonvoiceproject.org and they will help you find a Speech Language Pathologist trained in SPEAK OUT! If you don't drive they offer the training online. So, if you have problems with your voice or swallowing please call them. I went through the therapy and after that I became an Advocate for them. Also, there is lots of good information on their home page. The What Is Parkinson's video under Education and Training is really great. If you have any questions please ask.

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Hi, @ethel2017 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Wondering about your journey with Parkinson's: When were you diagnosed? What have been your most challenging symptoms, and how were they treated?

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