Crittenton Home Care Offers New Hope for those with Parkinson's Disease from Advanced Therapy

AUBURN HILLS, MI, September 23, 2012 (Press-News.org) Parkinson's disease affects an average of 1.5 million Americans each year making it difficult for patients to walk, talk and perform daily tasks. Imagine a world where loved ones with Parkinson's disease could enhance their quality of life through a new therapy program that retrains the brain and patient's body to promote movements that may have been lost due to the disease including tremors, stiffness and muscle weakness. LSVT Global has developed this therapy, and Crittenton Home Care has several certified Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists offering LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG.

LSVT BIG Physical and Occupational Therapists focus on "BIG" body movements and movement patterns where patients are encouraged to follow a specific structure of exercises created for them by their therapist. These exercises focus on expansive movements in an attempt to re-engage neuro-pathways for everyday tasks. These skills help with long-term management of their Parkinson's.
Amy Kurrle, OTR/L, LSVT-BIG, states that "therapists work to emphasize large, repetitive motions to correct posture and walking as well as improve speed and balance for improved functionality in the ADLs."

In addition, Crittenton Home Care's certified LSVT LOUD Speech Therapists focus on increasing loudness and voice quality for speaking. This increases oral and motor control to improve each patient's vocal clarity. "I've worked in Speech Therapy for more than 20 years and was so excited to see a new therapy offered for Parkinson's patients," said Leslie Shablin, Crittenton Home Care LSVT-LOUD Speech Therapist. "Therapies for Parkinson's were limited in the past and we've see amazing results with this new tool."

Medication management remains an important tool to living successfully with Parkinson's but now those affected by the disease can optimize better movement into everyday life. According to a recent survey, at the time of diagnosis patients should begin seeking lifestyle changes and seek education about conventional and alternative treatments to manage their Parkinson's. LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG have become foundational tools in improving the lives of those with Parkinson's.

Crittenton Home Care has been providing Certified and Private Duty home care services for more than 25 years in Oakland, Macomb and surrounding counties. Providing a continuity of care approach is the focus of Crittenton Home Care. The organization strives to stand out above other agencies by providing an elite staff of qualified professionals to aid patients in their recovery process.

Both Private Duty and Certified services are provided in the privacy of each patients' home for individuals recovering from an accident, illness or those that may be entering challenging stages of life. Some of the many services Crittenton Home Care provides are: Skilled Nursing, High Tech Services, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Supportive Personal and Companion care. With the variety of health care issues that clients face, Crittenton Home Care's goal is to provide a comprehensive care plan to match each unique case. Crittenton Home Care's commitment is to provide cost effective, quality home care services that are individualized for the client and family.
For more information about Crittenton Home Care, visit http://www.crittentonhc.com or call 248-656-6757.
LSVT Global pioneered the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), an innovative and clinically-proven method for improving voice and speech in individuals with Parkinson disease. Today, LSVT Global specializes in the development of innovative and effective treatments for the speech communication (LSVT LOUD) and physical/occupational therapy (LSVT BIG) needs of individuals with Parkinson disease as well as aging and other conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. Their mission is to use technology to provide unlimited access to proven treatments for all who can benefit.

Media inquiries, contact:
Andrea Walker
Community Relations Coordinator
Crittenton Home Care
248-656-6757 -Office
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Crittenton Home Care has been providing Certified and Private Duty home care services for more than 25 years in Oakland, Macomb and surrounding counties. Providing a continuity of care approach is the focus of Crittenton Home Care. The organization strives to stand out above other agencies by providing an elite staff of qualified professionals to aid patients in their recovery process.

Both Private Duty and Certified services are provided in the privacy of each patients' home for individuals recovering from an accident, illness or those that may be entering challenging stages of life. Some of the many services Crittenton Home Care provides are: Skilled Nursing, High Tech Services, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Supportive Personal and Companion care. With the variety of health care issues that clients face, Crittenton Home Care's goal is to provide a comprehensive care plan to match each unique case. Crittenton Home Care's commitment is to provide cost effective, quality home care services that are individualized for the client and family.
For more information about Crittenton Home Care, visit http://www.crittentonhc.com or call 248-656-6757.