“Long” covid is classified by many names, including “long haul covid,” “prolonged covid illness,” and “post-acute sequelae of covid-19”. No matter the label, the symptoms patients experience have lasting impacts on their quality of life, return to work, and fatigue response. In addition, caregivers of patients experiencing prolonged symptoms are experiencing mental health disorders and physical and somatic symptoms. What disorders might SLPs see in their practices, and what treatment implications might occur? How can we provide safe and effective therapy, education, and care for patients and their caregivers? Dive into functional and supportive ways to care for our patients and their caregivers experiencing this life change immediately.
