"You can see the improvement in Diana’s smile!" Sarah (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Diana arrived to Maryville after a stroke left her unable to eat or drink safely. She relied entirely on a feeding tube for nutrition, but her main goal was clear: to enjoy meals by mouth again.
The Consonus therapy team was determined to get her back to the meals she loved.
Speech-Language Pathologist Sarah recognized that waiting months for a swallow study could delay Diana’s recovery and quality of life. She advocated for an earlier evaluation to better understand Diana’s needs and create a path forward.
That advocacy made a difference:
For Diana, recovery wasn’t just about eating again. It was about getting back to the simple moments that make every day feel a little more like home.