The Wynter Wellness Group

10/08/2023

🎟️ Calling all Philly/PA, NJ, and DE , stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers!

Honored to be speaking on the morning panel next week, at the Resource Orientation for Stroke and Aphasia (ROSA)!

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about aphasia advocacy and information on aphasia resources in the greater Delaware Valley.

WHEN? October 14, 10:00am - 2:30pm
WHERE?: Temple University Student Center Room 200A-C

This event is FREE! Register below 👇🏾

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resource-orientation-for-stroke-and-aphasia-rosa-tickets-711489112087?fbclid=IwAR0a97sBvkT8i1mnpRB03ahIui-0IZyF43LaaWr6fDmwvPU9eWULs92AEjU

Join us for ROSA, an opportunity to learn about aphasia advocacy and information on aphasia resources in the Delaware Valley.

04/07/2023

01/05/2023

4 medical musts in the for those 50+

New year, healthier you 🙌 ! Try these 4 simple to-dos in 2023.

Guaranteed to help you:

- feel in control of your health

- increase your knowledge of relevant medical terms and documents

- start & maintain healthy habits

1. Create a relationship with your P*P (primary care physician)
Be proactive. Update your medications, ask for relevant referrals (mental health, mammogram, ear nose and throat doctor, cardiologist, etc...), and know your numbers (ideal blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, etc...).

2. Check for insurance changes that can impact coverage of services, meds, or DME
Many insurance plan changes go into effect on the first of the year. These changes can potentially impact your deductible, services and meds covered, and more!

3. Create a plan for important medical papers: power of attorney, living will, DNR/DNI
People often wait until a hospitalization or life-changing event (like cancer or a dementia diagnosis), before they start thinking of these medical papers. Create a plan now!

4. Begin a weekly physical & mental health routine
Did you know that regular physical activity has been associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety? Start your routine with just 5 minutes a day to ease into it!

Need a reminder to complete these? Sign up to become a Wynter Wellness Partner and we'll send you quarterly email reminders to follow up with your doctors, check your insurance for changes, stay up-to-date with important medical papers, and maintain a healthy routine!

Subscribe & become a Wellness Partner:
https://mailchi.mp/a949a51be06e/become-a-wellness-partner

12/12/2022

Your short term memory allows you to recall information that happened recently — like the TV show you watched earlier or what you had for dinner yesterday.

⭐️ There are many causes for short term memory loss and these tips aren’t a one size fits all approach.

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss, we recommend speaking with your doctor and consulting a speech pathologist!

Click the link below to head to the blog and learn more tips on how to support someone with memory loss.

🔗 https://thewynterwellnessgroup.com/blog/f/3-ways-to-help-someone-with-short-term-memory-loss

10/10/2022

For today + over the weekend, I’m sharing a few mental health screenings I’ve used at work & some you may find useful for your own daily clinical practice
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If you’re not familiar with our full scope — you may be wondering how mental health plays a role in the SLP world or if we even provide treatment to patients on hospice or palliative care?
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A majority of the patients we treat are recovering from medical conditions commonly associated with depression & anxiety! And our patients on comfort measures still require caregiver training, environmental modifications and even compensatory strategies to improve their quality of life.
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I always tell my patients, your mental health comes before speech therapy. It affects everything from their sleep, mood, appetite, and even the desire to open the door for our session. Whenever I can, I encourage a social worker consult to discuss what “talk therapy” is like & what community resources are available to them.
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Check these photos for a list of some medical conditions commonly associated with depression and anxiety, and some mental health screenings to incorporate into your practice. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
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**caregivers and advocates, please consult your loved one’s healthcare team and physician if you have concerns for their mental health! 💪🏾 and now you’re armed with a little bit more knowledge

05/02/2022

Happy ! This year’s theme is:
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🫱🏾‍🫲🏻 CONNECTING PEOPLE

… and all May we’ll be sharing more about what exactly a speech pathologist (SLP) does and how we are essential to your healthcare journey!

Did you know these SLP facts?…

👴🏽 Not all SLPs work with kids. We work with ages birth - 100+
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👅Having difficulty swallowing after a stroke, years of heartburn, spinal surgery, or head injury...we’ll help improve your swallow function to safely eat and drink the things you love!
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🗣 We can help singers with vocal nodules or help a transgender client achieve their desired voice⠀
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🎲 Little kids struggling with social skills, language, or pronouncing certain sounds can be found on our caseload
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🧠 “Chemo Brain” or feeling foggy throughout your chemo radiation? - we’re trained in memory strategies and techniques to improve your cognition
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😮‍💨 Shortness of breath while talking? Voice feels like it’s shutting off when you speak? An SLP is essential in helping you communicate with ease
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🗣Struggling with work presentations because people can’t understand you? Say hey to our corporate SLPs!
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🏫You can find us pretty much everywhere - in the school, hospital, outpatient, nursing home, assisted living, the home, the office, private practice or even online with teletherapy⠀
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Happy Better Hearing & Speech Month!!!
Which fact was new to you?

04/25/2022

Some of the most common food questions I get from my patients and their caregivers. ⬇️

"How do I know what foods are good for me? I'm not supposed to eat a lot of salt or sugar."

"My mom's appetite has changed. How do we make sure she's getting all the right nutrients? We don't want her losing any weight."

"I don't like water, what else can I drink?"

👉🏾 Enter: The Modified MyPlate for Older Adults

These nutrition recommendations have been modified to fit the 65+ population's unique dietary needs?
• food choices are easier to prepare
• food choices have a longer shelf life
• food choices minimize waste
• emphasizes nutrient-dense foods in various forms
• provides numerous sources of liquids (because we all know drinking water can be a challenge!)

Head to the blog to learn why older adults have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs, additional dietary tips, & download your own Modified MyPlate for Older Adults!

https://thewynterwellnessgroup.com/blog/f/dietary-guidelines-for-older-adults

Some of the most common food questions I get from my patients and their caregivers. --

04/21/2022

Welcome to The Wynter Wellness Group & if you’re new here we are a speech pathology private practice based in Philadelphia.​​​​​​​​

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We believe your healthcare should be approachable, accessible, inclusive AND easy to understand.​​​​​​​​

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WHO WE HELP?​​​​​​​​
We serve adults & seniors with chronic conditions including but not limited to: stroke, heartburn/acid reflux, head and neck cancer, dementia, MS, ALS, Parkinson's, and COPD.​​​​​​​​
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Our speech therapist uses a whole-body method to educate and empower you to enjoy a life rich in conversation, delicious meals, and moments that matter. ​​​​​​​​

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Your sessions include weekly wellness checks, guided meditation, myofascial release, and nutrition coaching. ​​​​​​​​

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In addition to focusing on your speech therapy, we place a heavy emphasis on advocacy, your mental health, and health literacy to ensure a successful healthcare journey, long after we're done! ​​​​​​​​

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We are the ONLY private practice in Philadelphia that specializes in treating adults & seniors living with chronic conditions! 🙌🏾🙌🏾​​​​​​​​

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We can’t wait to help you…be well! Share this with someone who could benefit from our services! ​​​​​​​​
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03/15/2022

Yesterday The Wynter Wellness Group hosted Community Wellness Screenings at The Courtyard Apartments at Riverview in Queen Village, Philadelphia.

Our screenings are a preventative health service that identify adults or seniors who could benefit from speech therapy, additional rehabilitation services (like physical therapy & occupational therapy), or other specialty healthcare providers (like a dentist, eye doctor, or nutritionist).

Does this sound relatable?
🏡 You're not leaving the house as much.
👟 Eating & exercise habits have changed.
👩🏽‍⚕️ You want to avoid an extra doctor or hospital visit if you can.
👀 You’re thinking…maybe it'll go away on its own?

Participating in these screenings can help
🏆you become proactive on your healthcare journey
🙏🏾 lessen the risk of rehospitalizations
🌿 prevent symptoms from getting worse

We can’t wait to help you…be well!
👋🏾 Contact us to set up your own screening. ⬇️

215-690-1336
hello@thewynterwellnessgroup.com

Music: Dancing In The Moonlight
Musician: Jeff Kaale

02/04/2022

We absolutely love our city! Now for the most important question this week Philly fam….

Pat’s or Geno’s?
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01/03/2022

Happy New Year Wynter Wellness fam! We hope this year brings you good health, rest, and happiness!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Make sure you head our website to sign up for our email list 📣 Good News for bite-sized tips & resources to help our patients & their caregivers… be well. 🤎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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10/19/2021

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(Slomka J. Withholding nutrition at the end of life: clinical and ethical issues. Cleveland Clin J Med. 2003;70(6)548-552.)

10/12/2021

Everyone knows the healthcare industry has some secrets...🤐
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Here are THREE things I bet you didn’t know about the field of speech pathology.
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1 - There are over 180,000 certified speech pathologists in the US, 10% of SLPs work in private practice, and only 8% of SLPs identify as minorities with 4% identifying as Black. is proud to be the only Black-owned practice that provides inclusive and accessible services to the adults and seniors of Philly living with chronic conditions.
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2 - We don’t just work with kids or help people “talk” better. Working with ages up to 100+, speech pathologists (SLPs) can help improve your ability to swallow, give education on managing your reflux, strengthen your breathing to speak without running out of air, show you strategies to help you remember things like taking your meds & upcoming appointments, and SO much more than just “speech.” 🤯
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3 - Your SLP is an active member of your healthcare team & can refer you to other providers and specialists like gastroenterologists 💩, cardiologists 🫀, neurologists 🧠, ear nose & throat doctors 🗣, social workers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more! 😲
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10/11/2021

Meet the founder - Alexandria Wynter Russell, M.S., CCC-SLP
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NYC native and Philly transplant, Alex has worked with the adult and senior population for the last 9 years, working for some of the top healthcare systems in Philadelphia including Mercy Home Health with Nazareth Hospital and Penn Medicine at Home & Hospice Services with the Penn Medicine hospital network.
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After her beginnings in home health 5 years ago, she realized the unique challenges and services needed by those living with chronic conditions. With their concerns often swept under the rug as “the usual symptoms” she continued to see this population underserved. It's the exact reason she decided to work solely with adults & seniors with chronic conditions.
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Due to her special abilities to build authentic relationships with her patients and communicate to their healthcare team (including physicians, specialists, and other therapists), she has been able to help her patients see significant gains, not only with their speech therapy goals but their overall health.
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She believes that your progress in speech therapy takes a second seat to your mental health, advocacy abilities, health literacy, and food access which is why she focuses on a whole-body approach to therapy.
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As a healthcare advocate and caregiver for her own father living with Parkinson's and dementia, she promises to treat you like you're part of the family.
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"When you work with The Wynter Wellness Group, you're not just a patient to me, you're truly family. I can't wait to work with you soon. Be well.”
- Alex

Say hey in the comments and let me know a fun fact about you!

10/11/2021

Welcome to The Wynter Wellness Group! Philadelphia’s newest speech pathology private practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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