Stroke Recovery
Coordinated nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy at home to rebuild strength, speech, and daily confidence after a stroke.
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Speech-Language Therapy
After a stroke, surgery, or neurological condition, changes in how you speak or swallow can be deeply frustrating. Speech-language pathologists work with you calmly at home to strengthen your voice, communication, and safe swallowing.
- Provided by
- Licensed partners, coordinated by Royal
- Ordered by
- Your physician or allowed practitioner
- Availability
- Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a nurse on call after hours
- Where
- In your home, across 4 Southern California counties
Overview
About Speech Therapy
Speech-language therapy supports speaking, understanding, word-finding, reading, and memory skills, as well as vocal strength and swallowing safety. Your therapist also shares practical tips with your family so everyday conversations feel natural and unhurried.
Speech-language therapy is provided by arrangement with trusted, licensed therapy partners and coordinated by Royal as part of your plan of care.
Provided by arrangement with trusted, licensed partners and coordinated by Royal Home Health Care as part of your plan of care.
What's included
- Speech clarity, language, and word-finding therapy
- Swallowing evaluations and safe eating and drinking techniques
- Voice strengthening exercises
- Memory, attention, and problem-solving exercises
- Practical communication coaching for family members
Who it helps
- People recovering speech or swallowing skills after a stroke
- Patients living with Parkinson's disease or other neurological conditions
- Anyone who coughs, clears their throat often, or feels food stick when eating or drinking
Can a speech therapist really help with swallowing problems?
Yes. Speech-language pathologists are specially trained in the muscles of the throat and mouth. They evaluate swallowing at home and recommend targeted exercises, posture tips, and safer food and liquid textures.
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Ask us about Speech Therapy.
Call us with questions, to make a referral, or to check whether you qualify. A real person answers during office hours, and a registered nurse is on call after hours.