Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Our Speech Pathologists provide dynamic communication and swallowing support for people living with Parkinson's Disease.
Our Speech Therapists prioritise maintaining function and independence so that you can continue enjoying the life you love.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
People with Parkinson’s Disease may experience the following:
Tremors
Rigidity
Postural instability
Slow movements
Cognitive changes
Speech and swallowing changes
How can Speech Pathology help?
Manage swallowing difficulty
Improve volume and support clear speech
Assist with word finding and cognitive changes
Improve cough strength for airway protection
Similar Conditions
Our Speech Pathologists also support people with the following presentations:
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Drug-induced Parkinsonism
NDIS Speech Pathology
If you or your loved one is under the age of 65, you/they may be eligible for the NDIS.
Speech Pathology support can be accessed via Improved Daily Living funding in a participant's plan.
Home Care Speech Pathology
If you or your loved one is over the age of 65 and living at home, you/they may be eligible for a Home Care Package.
A Speech Pathology assessment can be organised through your package.
Private Speech Pathology
You or your loved one may access Speech Pathology via an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan through your GP.
An EPC plan supports those with a chronic condition to access up to 5 allied health sessions annually at a subsidised rate.
Support for swallowing difficulty and communication changes in Parkinson’s Disease
Mealtime Matters acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People as the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Victoria where our services are located, and pay our respects to Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging.
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Contact Us
- Suite 196, Level 2/66-104 Springfield Road, Blackburn, VIC 3130
- 0481 106 480
- info@mealtimematters.com.au