My husband has been diagnosed for 6yrs now. He is 75. His neurologist suggested a physical therapy program called LSVT, Big and Loud which is the global version. It is large movement and voice therapy.
There is a commitment of 4 days a week, plus exercises at home during that time. Considering the number of medical appointments he has in an average week (he also has lung cancer which is under control) this is a big commitment for both of us since he no longer drives.
He is doing well all around and still plays 9holes of golf once a week, so this isn’t necessary for balance issues.
If you have done this program what were the long term benefits? Do you feel the program was successful in helping you personally?
I’ve done both the LSVT Big & Loud and I cant say enough good things about the programs.
The Big program helped with my balance plus many movement skills to assist me with daily living.
The Loud program helped me with swallowing issues as well as speech. I started the program with a soft gravelly sometimes slurred speech with a mask face. After 4 weeks, my hoarseness was minimal, my speech was pretty clear and my facial expression improved.
Both programs are intended to be continued after completion for the rest of your life to benefit from the programs.
Both programs were very empowering and gave me hope that I had some say about my disease progression.
God bless you both!
Thank you Mim17! You answer is inspiring. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Life long commitment is something new for us to consider. It sounds like a great program!