Wellness

What to Expect During a Cognitive Screen, Evaluation, and Treatment by a Speech Therapist

Cognitive communication is the ability to use language and thinking skills to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Cognitive communication can be affected by various conditions, such as stroke, brain injury, dementia, or aging. A speech therapist can help assess and treat cognitive communication difficulties and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families. A cognitive screen is a brief test that can identify… Read More »What to Expect During a Cognitive Screen, Evaluation, and Treatment by a Speech Therapist

The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

If you are looking for a way to improve your cognitive function and prevent dementia, you may want to consider the MIND diet. The MIND diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay and it combines elements of two well-known healthy diets: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet. The MIND diet was developed by researchers who wanted to create a dietary pattern that focuses… Read More »The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

Does Medicare Cover Speech Therapy?

What is Speech Therapy? Speech therapy, also known as speech-language pathology, is a health service that can help people improve their voice, speech, and language skills. Additionally, this type of therapy can also help retrain a person to properly swallow in the event that a stroke (or similar medical condition) has impaired it. Speech therapists, or speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are especially trained to provide this… Read More »Does Medicare Cover Speech Therapy?

Transportation Resources

Transportation service across the Tampa Bay Area for Senior Citizens and those with Disabilities Securing transportation for appointments and personal business can be a daunting task for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Luckily, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County have each developed a system for providing transportation services to residents in need. Here is some information that may come in handy for yourself or a… Read More »Transportation Resources