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Having said that, it probably wouldn't hurt to try; and as an added bonus a qualified SLT can monitor swallowing reflexes, too. Just watch out in case your mother is demoralised or confused by the exercises, and be ready to call a halt.
What really might help her, though, is "singing for the brain." Music seems to use a different pathway and people are able to recollect lyrics with tunes long after they have started having difficulty with spoken language.
Memory care might help the memory - I don't know about that - but my husband had dysphagia and the speech therapy helped him to swallow and to speak clearly.
As the Dementia progressed and he found it difficult to find the words he wanted he just talked less and less. This might have to do with being afraid that others will notice that "there is something" wrong or embarrassed about the confusion.
There were some things he would say but mostly he pointed or when he was more mobile he would just walk in the direction he wanted to go.
As the Dementia progressed even more I just simply took care of his needs and he accepted that although he always was an easy to please guy.
And if you find yourself "helping" her with words like finishing a sentence or giving her the right word she is looking for she may figure why bother talking if "they" are just going to talk for me.
As frustrating as it might be sometimes let her finish what she wants to say. If it makes sense great, if it doesn't that's fine as well. But don't say..."that makes no sense at all, what are you talking about" .. as that will discourage further conversation.
A neuro-psychiatric evaluation helped to identify what parts of my mother’s brain functions were affected by her dementia.
It was a thorough process conducted by a neurologist and her team.
The neurologist can also explain the findings to you which will help you understand your mother’s condition better, and be a better advocate for her needs.
I agree with what others have said about positive benefits of speech therapy.
All best to you and your mother.
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