Speech therapists play an important role in helping individuals with dementia maintain their communication abilities and improve their quality of life. Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects an individual's memory, thinking, and communication skills. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience difficulty with language, including finding words, understanding language, and using language appropriately.

LSVT, or Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, is a specialized type of speech therapy designed to improve the voice and speech abilities of individuals with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that can affect movement, including the muscles used for speaking and swallowing.

Telehealth has become a popular option for speech therapy in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the ways that telehealth is used in speech therapy.