Dysphagia — or difficulty swallowing — can be caused by conditions that affect the brain and nerves, from stroke and Guillain-Barré syndrome to progressive neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately, speech-language pathologists can help treat dysphagia through swallow therapy. In our latest blog, learn how swallow therapy exercises and strategies can improve safety, efficiency and comfort with swallowing in both children and adults. Read more: bit.ly/4kx3o2c #GBSAwarenessMonth #StrokeAwarenessMonth #Dysphagia #SpeechLanguagePathology #NeurologicalHealth #StrokeRecovery #DysphagiaAwareness #SpeechTherapy #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth (fb)

One year later, and a lifetime to go … Last year, we introduced you to Jordan D., who experienced a stroke two months after her wedding at the age of 29. The year since has been full of hard work, reflection and new milestones as Jordan focuses on her continued recovery with the support of her family and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab care team. As we mark American Stroke Month, watch Jordan’s progress: bit.ly/3YTzrRz #stroke #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #strokeawareness (fb)