Eagle with Stars and Stripes
Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854

Parkinson’s Support Group To Host February Meeting Featuring SPEAK OUT! Program Presentation

Posted

The Kosciusko County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Kosciusko administration building, located next to Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.
The February meeting will feature a virtual presentation by Brittany Scott, MS, CCC-SLP, Certified SPEAK OUT! Provider and Lead Speech Language Pathologist for the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program. Attendees may participate in person or join virtually via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8526258214
The SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program is a specialized speech and voice therapy program designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Developed by the Parkinson Voice Project, the program focuses on speaking with intent to counteract the effects of Parkinson’s on speech, voice, and swallowing. Research-based and widely used across the country, SPEAK OUT!® Therapy empowers individuals with Parkinson’s to maintain strong communication and improve overall quality of life.
Light refreshments will be provided. The Parkinson’s Support Group is open to individuals with Parkinson’s disease, care partners, family members, and community members seeking education, support, and connection.
For additional information, call 574-551-7042 or email Tracy Frick at tfrick@kcymca.org.