About this episode

Christy Johnson discusses the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program and its impact on individuals with Parkinson’s, along with insights on supporting mental health in loved ones.

Christy Johnson from CarDon & Associates joins us for a conversation about the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program and how it helps people with Parkinson’s and related disorders strengthen their speech and swallowing. We talk about why communication changes can be easy to miss, what it means to speak with intent, and how families can support daily practice without making their loved one feel corrected. We also recognize Men’s Mental Health Month and talk about ways to support the people we love when they are struggling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Christy Johnson

Topics covered

• Parkinson’s
• speech therapy
• swallowing
• communication
• mental health
• family support

Keywords

• SPEAK OUT!
• Parkinson’s
• speech
• swallowing
• communication
• mental health
• family support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CarDon & Associates, Men’s Mental Health Month

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