Programs at Parkinson Communication Lab

Parkinson Communication Lab offers supportive programs designed to help people living with Parkinson’s maintain strong voices, clear communication, meaningful conversation, and support independence

Programs include guided voice practice groups, caregiver support consultations, and educational resources designed specifically for communication changes in Parkinson’s disease.

Weekly Voice and Communication Groups

Our weekly voice and communication groups provide guided practice and supportive conversation for people living with Parkinson’s.

Members participate in structured voice exercises, conversation practice, and cognitive-communication strategies designed to strengthen voice and improve everyday communication and independence.

Sessions are supportive, encouraging, and designed for real-life communication situations.

  • Two live group sessions each week

  • Guided voice and communication exercises

  • Supportive community of participants

  • Education on disease process as it relates to cognitive-communication

  • Practical strategies for everyday conversation and cognitive changes

Caregiver Communication Support

Communication changes in Parkinson’s can affect both individuals and their caregivers.

Caregiver support sessions provide practical strategies to help caregivers support communication, reduce frustration during conversation, and maintain meaningful connection.

These sessions focus on real-world communication strategies that can be used immediately at home.

  • 45-minute one-on-one consultation

  • Communication strategies for caregivers

  • Guidance for real-life conversation situations

  • Practical tools for supporting communication and cognitive changes

Educational Resources

Parkinson Communication Lab provides practical educational resources designed to help individuals and caregivers better understand communication changes in Parkinson’s disease.

Resources include communication guides, voice practice materials, and caregiver tools, and checklists designed to support everyday conversation and independence.