Speech Therapy
All team members are fully trained to be on the cutting edge with the new methods and approaches to patient care. Criminal background checks and medical screenings are also performed on a regular basis. Our caring staff of highly experienced professionals provide quality care which is suitable to your individual needs. We provide professional services with great pride and maximum care.
Why Speech Therapy Matters
Conditions That Qualify for Care
Speech and Communication Disorders:
Alzheimer’s and Dementia speech and communication disorders
- Aphasia: inability to understand or formulate language
- Dysarthria: weakness in facial, tongue, or throat muscles
- Cognitive deficit
Post-stroke speech and communication disorders
- Aphasia: inability to understand or formulate language
- Apraxia: difficulty coordinating mouth and tongue muscles
- Dysarthria: weakness in facial, tongue, or throat muscles
Parkinson's disease and related speech issues
- Soft, mumbled, or monotone speech
- Stuttering or pausing
- Problems with rhythm, rate, or initiation of speech
Voice disorders
- Hoarse, breathy voice caused by lesions, paralysis, or muscle tension
- Pitch, volume or quality issues from overuse or misuse
Fluency disorders like stuttering
- Difficulty with smooth speech flow
- Repetitions or prolongations of sounds, syllables or words
Cognitive-communication disorders
- Difficulty paying attention, remembering or problem solving
- Challenges expressing thoughts or ideas
Swallowing (Dysphagia) Disorders
- Weak tongue or throat muscles leading to aspiration
- Issues triggering swallowing reflex
- Problems safely managing food or liquids
Speech Issues Related to Hearing Loss
- Slurred or imprecise speech from lack of audio feedback
- Volume control problems
- Difficulty distinguishing phonemes
Exceptional Speech Therapy in Chicago, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Frankfort, Mokena, Chicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Boone County, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Will County, and Winnebago County.
Convenience and Comfort at Home
Our caring staff of highly experienced professionals provide quality care which is suitable to your individual needs. We provide professional services with great pride and maximum care.
Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider of home health care services throughout the Chicagoland Area including McHenry, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Our company was established in 2004. We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and certified by Medicare.
How Treatment Programs Work
Platinum Home Health Care provides comprehensive speech therapy services. First, a certified speech therapist completes an initial evaluation. They assess the client’s abilities and challenges. Next, they design a specific treatment plan. Then, therapists work one-on-one during regularly scheduled visits. Sessions aim to improve communication skills and swallowing function. Treatment continues until goals are met. Then the therapist transitions to maintenance care. They also teach strategies to caregivers.
Making At-Home Speech Therapy Affordable
Finding the Right Provider
When selecting speech therapy, ensure the provider has proper licensing and expertise. Ask about their experience with specific conditions. Confirm they conduct ongoing training and use evidence-based techniques. Also clarify logistics like availability, communication methods and backup coverage.
Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider of home health care services throughout the Chicagoland Area including McHenry, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will and DuPage counties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Speech Therapy
What criteria are required for Medicare to approve services?
The following criteria are used to meet Medicare requirements:
- The patient is a Medicare recipient.
- The patient must be homebound. This is defined by Medicare as “normal inability to leave the home and that leaving the home requires considerable and taxing effort.”
- The skilled care must be medically necessary as determined by the physician.
Do I need an order for Home Health Care or Speech Therapy?
What Types of Services Can Be Provided in the Home?
Many medical conditions that previously required hospitalization can safely be treated in the home. Home care services may include but are not limited to:
Skilled Nursing:
- Observation and assessment of condition
- Patient and family education of disease process
- Management and evaluation of patient care plan
- Medication education and management
- Dressing changes
- Home safety education
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Injections
- IV therapy
- Ostomy care
- Pain management
- Diabetic care
- Nutritional support
Assistance with Daily Living:
- Bathing/dressing
- Transfer/ambulation
- Light meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Grocery shopping
- Medication reminder
- Laundry
- Companionship/Conversation
- Reading/writing
- Pet sitting/walking
- Escort to appointments
- Live-ins
- Respite
- Exercise therapy assistance
