The ability to speak two languages may improve memory in later life, a new study found. The study, which involved hundreds of older patients, adds to two decades of work suggesting that bilingualism protects against dementia and cognitive decline. nyti.ms/3oTtBQG

The actions we take today to lift each other up and stay engaged will work to our advantage when it comes to ending #Parkinsons for good. Will you join us on the last day of Parkinson's Awareness Month to speed critical breakthroughs for patients? bit.ly/44blq2E

Thank you Vishnu Nair for leading the way with this powerful commentary.

Sign the petition to tell Congress to pass the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. (H.R. 2365/S.1064) michaeljfox.quorum.us/campaign/47397…

Outstanding paper about AAC users with partially intelligible speech tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… "Just the very existence of the qu “Shall I communicate” ....highlights the extra physical, cognitive, and emotional effort that an individual with dysarthric speech must make" (1/4)

Good reminders for traveling with #Parkinson or other neurologic conditions. #traveltips

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in her dissenting opinion in the case about race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard, said the Supreme Court had turned its back on 45 years of jurisprudence aimed at promoting more inclusive and equal schools. nyti.ms/3Xuf2Ay

The WPC 2026 is the only international scientific event to gather the entire #Parkinson’s community. Find out what Parkinson's Europe 🌷 will be doing at the exciting event this year: bit.ly/3Xsgvr7

Can you believe we are two days away from WPC 2023? We are so excited to welcome the International Parkinson's community to Barcelona for the 6th World Parkinson Congresss. #wpc2023 #parkinsons #worldparkinsoncongress #parkinsonsawareness #barcelona #spain

How Speech Therapy Creates Opportunities for Patients Who Received Cleft Palate Surgery tc.columbia.edu/articles/2023/…

Some other things that happened last week:

Hello all, We are conducting a survey study looking at the timing, technique, and rationale of cleft palate surgery from around the world. This study was exempt from IRB review at FIU. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes and all responses are anonymous.

We join the world in mourning the loss of aphasia advocate and pioneer, Audrey Holland. Read NAA President Darlene Williamson's words about this amazing woman. aphasia.org/stories/rememb…

What the Evidence Does (& Does Not) Show for the Child Development Milestones: An Illustrative Example Using Expressive Vocabulary, by Megan Roberts et al. Published in ASHA's Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research (#JSLHR). on.asha.org/3KyEqQb CDC @ASHALeader

Such an important topic- read our blog and our paper sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #stigma #mentalhealth #Parkinsons #women #nonmotor #wellness #loneliness Soania Mathur, MD Brad McDaniels, PhD

Interested in a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences & Disorders? Join us for our next virtual session next Monday, 10/23 at 6pm!

Do you work in gender-affirming voice training? As part of a software development project, my team is looking to connect with SLPs & trans/gender-diverse people to better understand how resonance is targeted in the GAVT context. More info at forms.gle/VbCK3PHovZQs2R… Please share!

Our latest work is out! What a wonderful collaborative experience with KENZI HASASI & Yunjung Kim! In this tutorial, we discuss ways to maximize linguistically and culturally responsive care in Parkinson's disease. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/20…

We hope that everyone has a warm break with their loved ones! #thanksgivingbreak #teacherscollege #columbiauniversity #CTLDlab

My lab website just went live today! Lots of exciting new projects ahead...Happy 2024! tc.columbia.edu/ctldlab/