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Symptoms of Apraxia
The major symptom of Apraxia is the person’s inability to perform the movement with no signs of physical paralysis. The person understands the command but cannot execute the movement. If the movement is attempted, you will often see the movement uncontrolled or clumsy.
- Difficulty stringing syllables together
- Repeat attempts to pronounce words
- Incorrect inflections
- Excessive use of nonverbal forms of communication
- Distorting vowel sounds
- Minimal babbling during infancy
- Difficulty saying long or complex words
- Groping (moving tongue and lips into the right place as you try to speak or make a sound)
Apraxia Risk Factors
Apraxia is caused by damage to the brain. The most common causes of acquired apraxia include:
- Neurodegenerative Illness
- Head Trauma
- Stroke
- Brain Tumor
- Hydrocephalus
- Dementia
Types of Apraxia Treatment
Speech Generating Devices
Treatment Type 1
Approximately 14,000,000 people globally are affected by Neuromuscular Diseases ranging from ALS and MS to Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis. These illnesses can be difficult to manage. That's why Lincare’s clinical professionals are available to speak with patients diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease and assist their practitioners with developing individualized treatment options.How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Eye Gaze
State-of-the-art eye gaze devices are a high tech and highly effective access method for those with limited physical capabilities.
Expression 8.3
8.3" display, 12 MP front and rear-facing cameras, up to 10 hours of battery, and a rotating carry handle/kickstand.
Expression 10.9
10.9" display, 12 MP front and rear facing cameras, up to 10 hours of battery, and a rotating carry handle/kickstand.
Expression 12.9
12.9” display, 12MP front and 8MP rear-facing cameras, and up to 10 hours of battery.
Additional Lincare Services
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen treatments can help improve oxygen intake, reduce symptoms, increase stamina, and generally improve quality of life.
Home INR Testing
If you're on Warfarin, PT/INR at-home testing lets you monitor your blood anticoagulation levels weekly from home.
Nebulizer Treatment
Nebulizers treat diseases including COPD and asthma. We offer electronic and portable nebulizers, and our Pharmacy delivers them to you.
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