Dysphonia Symptoms Voice Disorders, also called Dysphonia, can include a variety of symptoms. Your voice may sound hoarse or raspy. It may become difficult to reach higher or lower pitches when speaking or singing. It may even become difficult to talk. Your throat may feel achy, raw or...

Productive Aging and Independence As we age, there is a fear that we will become dependent on others. We are fiercely independent creatures and requiring assistance from others can make us feel invalid. Occupational therapists (OT’s) specialize in supporting a person’s ability to remain as independent...

What is Dysphagia? Simply stated, dysphagia is difficulty with chewing and swallowing. This means it make take extra time or effort to move food from your mouth to your stomach. The food could even go into your lungs eventually causing bacterial pneumonia. Symptoms of dysphagia can...

What is Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder due to damage at the nerve cells in the brain causing dopamine (a chemical in the brain) levels to drop. This drop leads to the symptoms seen in a person with PD. Some symptoms...