Do people ask you to repeat yourself frequently? Do you think you are talking loud enough for others to hear? This is not uncommon in PwP. It has been estimated that approximately 90% of all Parkinson’s patients will experience speech issues at some point in their journey with this disease. Some people don’t know they are speaking softly and/or not clearly so others can understand. This can lead to poor communication and social isolation. Speech therapy can and does help. However, now there is a new wearable device available that is proven to increase volume and clarity in your voice. In this episode, we speak with a clinical speech-language pathologist and a PwP using this device. Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise, a directional system Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS device. Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through meaningful innovation.
031 Device to Help You Be Heard
Do people ask you to repeat yourself frequently? Do you think you are talking loud enough for others to hear? This is not uncommon in PwP. It has been estimated that approximately 90% of all Parkinson’s patients will experience speech issues at some point in their journey with this disease. Some people don’t know they are speaking softly and/or not clearly so others can understand. This can lead to poor communication and social isolation. Speech therapy can and does help. However, now there is a new wearable device available that is proven to increase volume and clarity in your voice. In this episode, we speak with a clinical speech-language pathologist and a PwP using this device. Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise, a directional system Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS device. Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through meaningful innovation.