Speech-Language Pathology
At Ohioans Home Health & Hospice, providing comprehensive care isn’t just a service, it’s a passion. Each member of our clinical team is committed to providing you with personalized therapy services to address your unique needs. Our speech-language pathology services address various conditions, such as articulation disorders, language delays, cognitive changes and swallowing issues.
Ohioans employs a diverse team of nurses, therapists and support staff who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate care during each visit. We’re committed to becoming your trusted healthcare partner to guide you along your wellness journey. So, whether you’re recovering from surgery or managing a chronic condition, we’re ready to help.
How Ohioans Creates Personalized Therapy Plans
Your unique medical and personal needs shape your wellness plan, allowing our team to define the most effective strategies. During your consultation, you’ll meet with a registered nurse who serves as your point of contact. Together, you’ll discuss your condition, health history and speech therapy options to create your care plan. Our team works together to review your information and design a program that will meet your immediate goals and assist you in addressing long-term objectives.
What to Expect During Your In-Home Speech Therapy Session
With in-home services, you have direct access to expert speech pathology without coordinating appointments and transportation. You get to work one-on-one with a dedicated therapist in the comfort of your home, which can make the process less stressful and more productive.
Here’s what to expect during your session:
1. Your therapist will begin with conversation or simple exercises to help you warm up and get engaged. That’s especially important for younger patients as they get accustomed to the process.
2. Depending on your care plan, the therapist will provide a variety of exercises and techniques to support speech, language skills, communication and swallowing. That may include pronunciation drills, vocabulary games, memory and problem-solving tasks and swallowing practices.
3. You’ll receive feedback throughout the process to optimize the effectiveness of your therapy sessions. Loved ones are welcome to join the sessions to learn how to support effective communication.
4. Once the therapy appointment is complete, you’ll get additional exercises to practice until your next visit.
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Ohioans Home Health & Hospice – Bryan, OH
“I highly recommend your agency to family and friends. The services were excellent and both my nurse, Jen, RN, and physical therapist Jennifer, COTA, were very professional. I have to admit I was uncomfortable at first at the thought of having nursing and therapy but they made me feel at ease!”
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Ohioans Home Health & Hospice – Perrysburg, OH
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Ohioans Home Health & Hospice – Sandusky, OH
“Great service, caring and kind nurse. Marie, RN was knowledgeable about all aspects of my condition and helped both myself and my wife with aftercare. Would highly recommend her to any person in need of services. Thank you for all you help!”
“This agency is wonderful! The staff is kind, talented and very compassionate. This is my favorite experience in my latest healthcare journey. It was hard to be patient, as an RN, I wanted to be “fixed” right now!! I learned that the human body is even more intricate than I knew. Every department I worked with was great. Nursing (Jessica, RN, Jackie, LPN, Caitlin, RN,), therapy (Miranda, COTA), (Greg PTA) and all the Office and Eval Staff made my life better! I would choose them again without a question!”
“Outstanding home health care! My wife is a cancer and ilieostomy patient and has received Ohioans Home Health Care for three+ months. The care included both home physical and occupational therapy, as well as home nursing. I can’t say enough good things about all the services they have provided. They were very professional, compassionate as well as extremely knowledgeable in each if their capacities. We recently came to Florida for a few months, and are in the process of getting home health care here since Ohioan does not cover this area, and I can only hope it as good as what we received in Ohio. I highly recommend this company.”
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Ohioans Home Health & Hospice – Perrysburg, OH
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“I love my nurse, Tonikae!! Professional, exceptionally kind, she always calls and comes on time. Manages my meds perfectly. I never worry about taking them like I did with other nurses. When she administers my shots they never hurt. “
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Ohioans Home Health & Hospice – Perrysburg, OH
Benefits of At-Home Speech Therapy
Convenient Care
Ohioans brings therapy to you, so you can eliminate travel considerations and minimize disruptions to your daily routine. Our services make it easy to receive quality care regardless of mobility, health issues and transportation challenges.
Individualized Therapy
You control your healthcare plan. We rely on your input to provide the right exercises and techniques so you can reach your goals. If something isn’t working or you want more of a challenge, share your thoughts with your therapist. They’ll make immediate adjustments, so you get the maximum benefit from your appointments.
Family Involvement
We encourage parents, siblings, spouses, friends and other loved ones to participate in your speech therapy sessions. They can learn techniques and practice with you between visits. Having a familiar face nearby also eases nerves, especially for young children.
Reduced Stress
Finding a facility or clinic and scheduling appointments can be hectic. We simplify the therapy process, allowing you to focus on improving your speech. You may feel more inclined to open communication and self-expression when you’re in your own home, which helps your therapist refine their strategies.
Supporting Communication and Quality of Life
Socializing is essential for enhancing your overall well-being and communication supports those interactions. Speech therapy provides patients of all ages with the tools and skills to interact and make cherished memories.
With in-home care, you receive tailored assistance to address your specific articulation, communication, vocal and swallowing needs. That allows for more targeted exercises and accelerated progress. That practical instruction applies to everyday scenarios, such as joining in group conversations or ordering at a restaurant.
FAQs
It’s a clinical service that’s delivered by a licensed pathologist. Speech therapy includes assessment, treatment and ongoing evaluations.
This type of in-home care is beneficial for children and teens with developmental delays and speech disorders that affect communication. Adults recovering from stroke or brain injury can also use speech therapy. Cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s might affect speech-language skills, so seniors may require therapy, too.
The road to physical and emotional wellness starts with a single step. Ohioans Home Health & Hospice is ready to assist you along the way.
- Delayed speech milestones in children
- Stuttering
- Difficulty forming sentences
- Feeding or swallowing problems
- Inability to find the right words
- Trouble following or remembering instructions
- Speech or language changes after a stroke or neurological condition
- Voice weakening
- Frequent choking or coughing
- Dysarthria
- Stuttering
- Aphasia
- Social Communication Disorder
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Cognitive-Communication Disorder
