Speech Therapy & Dementia: Strategies to Increase Communication and Memory

A cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s can result in communication breakdown. One source of help is speech therapy. Speech-language pathologists do more than improve pronunciation. They can help people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment actually think more clearly and communicate better. In this free program, learn techniques you can practice at home with your loved one. Choose from two times: 2- 4 pm or 6 – 8 pm. Speaker: Jessica Martin, SLP, program manager for the Genesis Therapy Program at The Ivey. Free – RSVP requested at 704/909-2070. For caregivers, care is available for loved ones with advance notice.