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Practicing Law For 50 Years, I Relied Heavily On Oral Communication. Now My Voice Is Trailing Off, And I'm Doubting My Effectiveness.

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Reading, PA

Impaired hearing and eyesight seem to contribute to the problem. I can be talking with someone, and I wonder whether I'm making myself understood. I think speech therapy may be a fruitful avenue of inquiry.

February 29, 2024
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Voice Problems and Parkinson’s: Causes and Management Read Article...
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I try very hard to speak loudly and clearly,I also sing every day,all day! I put on my favorite music and belt it out!!! This has helped me voice wise and it lifts my spirit!!!! Plus it's free!!!

March 2, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

When we face diminished capacity it is very scary. I often get scared. Your voice is Probably more effective than you give yourself credit for. Try not to be too hard on yourself.

February 29, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I took Speech Therapy.. I followed the LSVT program's which helped quite a bit..’
You will need to follow the rules for it.. to strengthen your voice !

March 4, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My main problem turned out to be a major hearing loss after a long battle with covid. Clay and I would have disagreements about what he had told me. I was reacting to what I never heard. He was reacting to what he had told me. Such a relief. JudyTx 🌹

March 3, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

What'd you say?!😁

March 1, 2024

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