How to Get Started
Evaluation
Intake paperwork, standardized tests, informal measures, caregiver report, and medical record review will be completed to set functional goals and develop an appropriate plan of care.
Treatment
You/your loved one's goals will be targeted with compensatory strategies and environmental modifications.
Most common services
Evaluation
Intake paperwork, standardized testing, patient-reported outcome measures, and functional goal-setting are completed to guide treatment.
Treatment sessions occur regularly (at least once/week) and may consist of targeting goals by training for compensatory strategies, environmental modifications for the patient and/or caregiver and education.
Treatment
Additional services
Evaluation only
Intake paperwork, standardized/informal testing (for cognitive performance) and caregiver input are completed. Goal-setting is optional.
Tune up for LSVT-LOUD
Reassesses performance on outcome measures & loudness with daily exercises, functional phrases & conversational speech to determine if LSVT-LOUD tune-up sessions are appropriate. Range: 0-16 visits (average: 2-6 visits). These can be completed every 3-12 months.
Caregiver Consultation
Designed most specifically for those with a dementia diagnosis (including the three most common: Alzheimer's, Vascular and Lewy Body), a caregiver consultation is for anyone who helps manage the care of a person with a dementia diagnosis.
A caregiver consultation may include:
- Education about the specific form/type of dementia
- Communicative strategies/recommendations for improved conversations
- Progression of dementia, especially as it relates to communication
- Local resources
- Ideas/recommendations for maintaining independence for as long as possible