Speech-language pathology services address difficulties involving communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing when skilled evaluation and treatment are medically necessary.
At-Home Health speech-language pathologists assess how these difficulties affect safety, daily communication, and participation at home.
How This Service May Help
- Evaluate speech and language difficulties
- Support clearer verbal communication
- Address voice difficulties when clinically appropriate
- Evaluate and treat swallowing concerns
- Provide strategies for memory, attention, organization, and problem-solving
- Teach safer communication and swallowing techniques
- Educate caregivers about recommended strategies
- Monitor progress and communicate with the ordering provider
Who May Benefit
Speech therapy may be appropriate for eligible patients in situations such as these.
- After a stroke
- A neurological illness
- After a hospital stay, surgery, or injury
- Another condition affecting communication or cognition
- Another condition affecting voice or swallowing
Services depend on eligibility, medical necessity, provider orders when applicable, coverage requirements, staffing availability, and the individualized plan of care.
Coordinated Around the Plan of Care
The speech-language pathologist establishes treatment goals based on the clinical evaluation and provider-directed plan of care. When swallowing safety is involved, concerns are communicated promptly to the ordering provider and other appropriate members of the care team.
Ask About Home Health Services
Call At-Home Health to discuss the patient’s needs, referral status, and possible next steps. Services depend on eligibility, provider orders, clinical need, coverage requirements, staffing availability, and the individualized plan of care.
For medical emergencies, call 911.