In-Home Swallowing Therapy for Adults & Seniors
Changes in swallowing can affect comfort, confidence, hydration, nutrition, and the experience of eating and drinking. MoveStrong Seniors provides one-on-one speech-language pathology services in the home to address swallowing concerns and individualized mealtime strategies when clinically appropriate.
One-on-one care • In your home • Palm Beach & select Broward communities
Signs That May Lead Someone to Seek a Swallowing Evaluation
These signs can have different causes. Appropriate medical or speech-language evaluation may be needed to understand what is contributing.
Coughing During Meals
Coughing or choking while eating or drinking may signal a swallowing concern.
Throat Clearing
Frequent throat clearing with eating or drinking can be a sign to explore.
Difficulty Swallowing
A feeling that food or liquids are difficult to swallow should be evaluated.
Taking Longer to Eat
Meals taking much longer than usual may reflect a swallowing change.
Difficulty With Certain Foods
Trouble managing specific foods or liquids can occur for different reasons.
Changes in Mealtime Confidence
Avoiding certain foods or feeling uneasy at meals may be worth discussing.
Repeated Swallows
Needing multiple swallows for a single bite or sip can be a concern.
This list is not a diagnosis. Swallowing symptoms can have different causes, and appropriate evaluation helps determine the right next steps.
What a Speech-Language Pathologist May Address
Services are provided within the clinician’s licensure and scope, based on clinical findings and individualized needs.
Swallowing Function
Clinical assessment of swallowing-related concerns within the clinician's scope.
Mealtime Strategies
Individualized strategies based on clinical findings and recommendations.
Positioning & Environment
Consideration of positioning and the real mealtime environment when relevant.
Education
Education for the client and authorized family or caregivers.
Following Medical Recommendations
Reinforce appropriate recommendations from physicians and the healthcare team.
Treatment does not invent universal diet modifications or exercises. Strategies are individualized based on clinical findings.
Why Observing Swallowing During Real Mealtimes Can Be Helpful
Observing swallowing and mealtime in the home environment can provide context that a clinic visit may not.
Home observation does not replace instrumental testing when instrumental testing is clinically indicated.
Swallowing Changes With Neurological Conditions
Swallowing problems can occur with some neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, and other neurological conditions. If mobility or balance is also a concern, our stroke physical therapy, Parkinson’s physical therapy, and brain injury physical therapy pages address those needs, while swallowing therapy is provided through speech-language pathology.
When Additional Medical Evaluation May Be Needed
New or worsening swallowing problems may require medical evaluation, and instrumental assessment may sometimes be recommended by the appropriate clinician. This page does not provide emergency diagnosis or attempt to determine aspiration risk from symptoms. If you are concerned about swallowing safety, contact a physician or seek appropriate medical attention.
Private-Pay Care With More Personal Attention
MoveStrong Seniors offers private-pay, one-on-one visits delivered directly in the home. Each plan is personalized, communication stays high-touch, and care is centered around the client’s goals and everyday routines.
MoveStrong Seniors does not bill Medicare or insurance. This private-pay model allows every session to be unhurried and individually focused. Learn more about MoveStrong Seniors and our approach to care.
Serving Adults & Seniors Across Palm Beach and Broward
MoveStrong Seniors provides in-home swallowing therapy throughout Palm Beach County and select Broward County communities, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Parkland, Weston, and other communities in the service area.
Swallowing Therapy FAQs
Common questions about in-home swallowing therapy for adults and seniors.
Looking for more general answers? Visit our frequently asked questions page.
Concerned About Swallowing or Mealtime? Let’s Talk.
If you or a family member is experiencing swallowing changes or mealtime concerns, our team can help you determine whether one-on-one in-home swallowing therapy is the right next step.