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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Drink Up: The Importance of Hydration
Learn about the importance of staying hydrated.
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Tips and Tools for Better Oral Care
Learn about the importance of oral care for Parkinson's.
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Importance of Good Oral Hygiene
Learn why oral hygiene is so important.
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Dysphagia Awareness Month - What is dysphagia?
Learn what dysphagia is.
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
Twenty-three Reasons to Exercise in 2023
Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. — Jim Rohn Need more motivation to exercise? Here’s our list of the top 23...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Tools for Holiday Meal Prep
Preparing your favorite holiday dishes can be a joyful part of celebrating the season with family and friends. Make the most of your time...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
Handwriting: Tips for Holiday Card Writing
Receiving cards from family and friends can be one of the best parts of the holidays. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), writing...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 4
Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Dec 4, 2022
- 1 min
Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 3
Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links. ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Nov 27, 2022
- 1 min
Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 2
Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links. ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Nov 20, 2022
- 2 min
Gratitude Practice
Stress and anxiety are common with PD. One goal we have is to arm you with strategies and practices to combat these symptoms. Today we...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Nov 20, 2022
- 1 min
Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 1
Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links....
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
Loud for Life Therapy: Get Loud and Stay Loud
What is Loud for Life? Loud for life is a weekly group exercise class designed to help people with PD maintain and/or strengthen their...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
LSVT Loud: Voice therapy to help you be heard!
LSVT Loud® is a standardized treatment protocol used to improve speech in patients with motor skill impairments, such as Parkinson’s ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Speak out with Intent!
I have Parkinson’s Disease. What can I do to improve or maintain my voice and swallowing? Based on research completed with those living...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 31, 2020
- 2 min
Does your blood pressure feel like it is playing limbo....how low can you go?
Drops in blood pressure when changing positions like getting out of bed or standing from a chair is called orthostatic hypotension. This...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 3 min
High Intensity Exercises: A key to your action plan!
Exercise is medicine when it comes to many conditions, with Parkinson's Disease not being an exception. Over the past 5-10 years there...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
It is OK to make a face - 6 easy facial exercises!
A common point of frustration for those with Parkinson's disease is facial masking. This can be caused by weakness in the facial muscles...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
How to keep things moving: Dealing with constipation and Parkinson
Constipation is a common issue in Parkinson's with 63% of individuals with PD reporting this to be a non-motor sign of their PD. For...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Does a squatty potty really work?
You have probably heard of the squatty potty...and probably laughed at the name. You also may have asked yourself does this really work....
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Festinating Gait: It is a run away train
Do you ever feel your walking is turning into a runaway train? This is a common symptom in Parkinson's Disease where your steps get...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
Speech changes with Parkinson's Disease
As we know, Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative disease of the brain, which affects motor movements and coordination. Progression of...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
Speak Out! Voice Therapy
Speak Out! is a relatively new treatment option for people with PD, having only started in 2008. It was developed by a non-profit...
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