Episode 41

How a Speech Language Pathologist Can Lighten the Load of Caregiving with Adria Thompson

Published on: 12th October, 2022

You will love this episode with the amazing Adria Thompson! I was so excited to interview her, as she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in getting creative with challenging situations that caregivers face. Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) do so much more than assist with swallowing and speaking.

I personally follow her Instagram account and learn so much!

In this episode, we explore:

  • The differences between Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
  • Addressing behavior challenges with dementia
  • How to access SLP services and how to get a referral

3 areas of expertise an SLP provides:

  • Communication: comprehension and body language
  • Cognition: thinking skills, problem-solving, organizing thoughts
  • Swallowing: safety in oral, feeding, and swallowing skills

If you care for someone with dementia, you know these three areas can present challenges in providing quality care.

Adria is deeply passionate about the large and ever-growing population of people with dementia in this world. She has the experience, creativity, and heart to help solve the most challenging problems.

Adria is a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Dementia Consultant, Certified Dementia Practitioner®️, and Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional®️

You can find out more about Adria and her services on her website: belightcare.com

Follow Adria on social media for creative caregiving tips

Instagram: @belightcare

Facebook: @belightcareconsulting

TikTok: @belightcare

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Life on Repeat: A Dementia Caregiver Podcast
A Podcast for Dementia Caregivers
Life on Repeat is a podcast for those caring for someone with dementia. Join Laura Vaillancourt, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist and Eldercare Coach as she explores helpful caregiving tips, practical resources and most importantly, how to care for yourself through this journey.

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Laura Vaillancourt

Laura has a unique perspective of dementia. She grew up spending time in the nursing home wing of the hospital her mother worked at in a rural community in the Pacific Northwest. She learned from a young age the importance and impact that connecting with those that have memory impairment can have. This early exposure shaped her perspective and fostered her passion and love of working with those who experience and live with dementia.

Laura is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist and Eldercare Coach. She owns a group practice that specializes in serving the aging population and she has extensive experience as a consultant providing counseling, coaching and care management to families that are in the midst of making difficult decisions related to their loved one’s care and health transitions.

Laura's passion and professional experience has been working with individuals and family members that have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. She is a passionate speaker and educator on topics related to dementia and caregiving. She is the host of Life on Repeat: a Dementia Caregiver Podcast.