The Shift: Parkinson's, Communication, Health & Living Well
A collection of practical insights, clinical expertise, and real-life perspective to help you communicate more confidently, navigate Parkinson's disease, support loved ones, and live with greater resilience.
Written by Jessica Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT, Speech-Language Pathologist and Yoga Teacher, these articles explore Parkinson's communication, voice, swallowing, cognition, caregiving, health, mindset, and the everyday moments that shape quality of life.
Because how you think, communicate, and connect shapes how you live.
Learn. Grow. Stay connected. Live with greater clarity and confidence.
Why "Talk Louder" Doesn't Usually Solve Parkinson's Speech Problems
Most people with Parkinson's are trying very hard to communicate. The issue is not motivation or effort. The issue is that Parkinson's changes the way the brain controls movement, and speech is one of the most complex motor activities we perform. Speaking requires coordination and a unique technique can help. Speak Steady is an online Parkinson's voice, speech, and communication program developed by Jessica Ackerman, MS,CCC-SLP. Designed for self-paced use at home, Speak Steady helps individuals improve vocal loudness, speech intelligibility, breathing, cognition, and everyday communication.
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