As my father in law's Parkinson's has progressed he is getting harder to understand when he speaks. Currently, I help with his telephone calls by repeating what he says to the caller. It makes sometimes for slow conversation but this way he can still use the telephone. His voice is getting softer and his words are not as clearly enunciated. Should I expect that he will eventually lose his ability to talk? If so does anyone have ideas on how he can communicate? He already can barely sign his name, and I don't think sign language would work with his shaking. He is still mentally quite sharp and his hearing is excellent. I'm open to ideas.
Best of luck to you both.
Carol
This is a breakthrough and speech theraphists around the country should start picking up on this soon.
My mother has Parkinson's has been through the program. Oklahoma is the second place in the nation to have the program. I'd contact your local Parkinson's group to see if it will be offered where you are soon.
Please contact me if there is anything I can help you with.