The Benefits of Senior Speech Therapy
Senior Benefits: Speech Therapy Chadds Ford PA
When seniors are aging in place they can benefit from getting different types of therapy that will help improve their strength and mobility, help them with speech, help them with movement, and most of all help them continue to live independently. Many types of therapy, such as speech therapy, are designed for seniors to do in the comfort of their own home. Especially if they are unable to access therapy easily.
Some seniors may have trouble getting out to appointments and treatments if they no longer drive. Rideshares and taxis are a possibility for most seniors, but most people aren’t comfortable taking rides from strangers. Using medical equipment, like walkers or wheelchairs or portable oxygen, can make those rides awkward and potentially dangerous. Some seniors also don’t have reliable access to rideshare or taxis because they live in rural areas. For seniors who can’t easily get to a therapy appointment, having therapy at home can give them access to life-changing therapies that will help them stay independent.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy at home can help seniors in several different ways. Seniors who have trouble swallowing or speaking can use speech therapy to strengthen the muscles they need to speak clearly and to swallow food without choking. If your senior parent has had a stroke or a TIA and they have some paralysis of the face or throat speech therapy can help them start to speak again or refine their speech so that they can speak clearly again.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is very helpful to seniors if they have had a hospital stay for a medical condition and lost some of their muscle and flexibility while they were in the hospital. Physical therapy at home can also help seniors recover if they have injuries sustained in a fall. When seniors do physical therapy at home they get more of the benefits of movement without having the difficulty of having to get to a physical therapy appointment.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is something that all seniors should have. The movements in occupational therapy are designed to help seniors hang onto the ability to do everyday tasks as they get older. Seniors will perform fun exercises that will improve their dexterity, grip strength, core strength, and even their cognitive abilities. Through exercises that improve spatial awareness and hand/eye coordination seniors will be able to remain independent at home longer.
Music and Art Therapy
Seniors who have Alzheimer’s or other dementia can benefit greatly from art and music therapy at home. Art and music impact the brain in dramatic ways. Playing music and making art can help seniors keep their cognitive abilities strong for a longer period of time. They also can help seniors improve and maintain fine motor skills. Art and music therapy also are great for stress reduction in all seniors. Your senior parent may discover a hidden talent for painting or playing the piano.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Speech Therapy in Chadds Ford, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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