042 – Leslie R. Roerk, M.S., CCC-SLP, CDP, BCS-S – How Do We Assess Dysphagia In Patients With Dementia? A Review Of The SLPs Role
Swallow Your Pride Podcast
Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
4.8 • 899 Ratings
🗓️ 23 May 2018
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Leslie Roerk dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when assessing dysphagia in the dementia population, and the importance of utilizing the Global Deterioration Scale to guide us.
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| 0:00.0 | This is episode 42 of the Swallier Pride Podcast and today's guest is Leslie Roark. |
| 0:05.8 | She is originally from Texas where she completed her undergraduate and graduate training. |
| 0:10.4 | She has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings to include public education, |
| 0:15.2 | acute care, pediatric, and adult outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health. |
| 0:19.5 | Leslie currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she provides outpatient speech therapy services for multiple companies. |
| 0:26.0 | Her special interests include optimizing nutrition and hydration throughout the various stages of dementia and providing fees testing. Leslie's career highlights include |
| 0:35.6 | she is a graduate of Asha's Leadership Development Program a recipient of |
| 0:40.2 | multiple ACE awards and off-site clinical instructor for the University of Pittsburgh, |
| 0:46.0 | a certified dementia practitioner, and a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. |
| 0:51.6 | Just a quick disclaimer that all statements and opinions expressed in this and swallowing |
| 0:53.0 | and opinions expressed in this episode do not reflect on the |
| 0:56.6 | organizations associated with the speakers and are their own opinions solely. |
| 1:02.3 | Welcome to the Swallow Your Pride Podcast. |
| 1:05.0 | I'm your host, Teresa Richard. |
| 1:06.0 | I'm a board certified specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders. |
| 1:10.0 | And I know firsthand how much confusing and conflicting information there is out there |
| 1:14.4 | about how we assess and treat swallowing disorders. |
| 1:17.8 | This podcast is all about bringing everyone together, getting on the same page, being open to new ideas, and using evidence-based treatment |
| 1:24.9 | strategies for our patients with dysphagia. |
| 1:27.8 | So let's get into it. |
| 1:32.4 | Hello and welcome to episode 42. |
| 1:35.0 | That just sounds really random. |
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