Our Team
Emily Horrum, MS CCC-SLP
After helping her loved ones through two life-changing and very different dementia experiences, Emily became passionate about authenticity in dementia care. A sense of fun helps her guide clients through the unpredictability of dementia. She tackles obstacles with honesty and hope, with an eye on what’s really important in life.
Emily graduated with her Masters from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016. Her career has focused on elder populations in medical facilities throughout Nebraska and Iowa. She has successfully advocated for patient rights with state and federal surveyors and developed practical programs to address challenging dementia needs throughout urban and rural communities. Among her colleagues, she has a great reputation for being able to engage patients with high care demands and improve their daily quality of life.
Personal practice philosophies:
I want what you want
Keep it practical
Honesty is everything
Amy Salerno, MS CCC SLP
Collaboration drives Amy’s clinical practice. Her history as a family caregiver solidified her belief that connection is the key to dementia care. She’s happy to read the map, navigate, and let clients and families drive the ship themselves. Her knack for finding the positive and her creativity in problem solving brings joy to her sessions.
Since receiving her Masters from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2013, Amy has enjoyed working in post-acute and long term care, pulmonary rehab, home health, and outpatient settings. She has used her strength as an educator, supervising SLP students and instructing care teams on the impacts of cognition and swallowing on all facets of life. She is the Region 1 Liaison of the Nebraska Speech-Language Hearing Association, where she works to create professional networking opportunities for fellow SLPs.
Personal practice philosophies:
Healthcare should work for you
You are a whole person, just as you are
Find joy
WHat is a speech-language pathologist?
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are experts in communication and swallowing disorders. Their knowledge of language and cognitive processing make them the first contact for dementia care in elder living communities. They diagnose and treat communication disorders and make appropriate referrals to other providers, such as Neuropsychology.
Expertise in swallowing disorders positions SLPs to respond to the complex medical needs of those living with dementia. Up to 93% of those diagnosed with dementia have a detectible swallowing problem. SLPs collaborate with patients to improve and adapt to their new swallowing systems, and facilitate eating transitions, even to the end of life.
Contact us.
Dementia coaching, speech therapy, or a referral - we will set you on the right path. Give us a call to set up a free telephone consultation.