Therapeutic approaches to language skills in major neurodegenerative disorders: a literature review

Abstract

Major Neurodegenerative Disorders (MNDs) impact a large number of individuals globally. Individuals with neurodegenerative diseases have a significant problem due to the gradual development of communication difficulties. This is a review article to address the latest ways to manage and help individuals with language problems because of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and primary progressive aphasia (PPA). In the beginning we'll discuss the diseases, and then we'll be discussing how to treat them. The therapies used for Alzheimer's disease and PPA have been subject to extensive research. Therefore, the techniques follow a more structured way. However, there is a limited number of research in MCI and the strategies used in MCI mostly concentrate on enhancing the communication abilities of patients and their caregivers. There is a need for more research to increase approaches for speech and language therapy, as there is limited research on intervention in Turkish patients with MCI, PPA and Alzheimer's disease. It is critical to have evidence-based practice in MNDs, and more research is required to understand the effectiveness of speech and language therapy.