Helpful Amazon Resources For Someone With Aphasia
Helpful Amazon Resources For Someone With Aphasia When someone you love is living with aphasia after a stroke, everyday tasks like communicating, reading, or finding the right words can feel frustrating and exhausting. But with the right tools, life can become a little smoother and more empowering. Technology, adaptive resources, and simple household tools can […]
7 Meaningful Ways to Raise Awareness During Aphasia Awareness Month
7 Meaningful Ways to Raise Awareness During Aphasia Awareness Month Each June, we observe Aphasia Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to bring attention to a communication disorder that affects over 2 million Americans—and many millions more globally. Despite how common it is, aphasia remains one of the least understood and most under-recognized neurological conditions. Aphasia […]
Finding Purpose After Aphasia: Why It Matters and How to Start
Finding Purpose After Aphasia: Why It Matters and How to Start “A disability may change your path, but it can never take away your power to create a meaningful life. Purpose isn’t lost—it’s rediscovered in new ways.” Aphasia changes how we speak, understand, read, and write. It can feel like the world has shifted. You […]
Coping with Grief After Trauma: 10 Practical Tips for Healing
Coping with Grief After Trauma: 10 Practical Tips for Healing “What they never tell you about grief is that missing someone is the simple part.” Gail Caldwell Grieving after a traumatic event is a deeply personal and challenging experience. Whether the trauma stems from the loss of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or any […]
13 Tips To Stay Organized While Rehabbing A Loved One
13 Tips To Stay Organized While Rehabbing A Loved One Caring for a loved one during their rehabilitation journey is a profound act of love and dedication, but it can also be overwhelming. Especially for someone recovering from a stroke or aphasia. Balancing medical appointments, therapy sessions, medication schedules, and personal care routines requires effective […]
To The Spousal Caregiver This Holiday
To The Spousal Caregiver This Holiday “To love and care for a person is to see all of their magic, and to remind them of it when they have forgotten.” -Anonymous The holidays always seem to beg of everyone a sense of joy and happiness. There are several aspects of the holidays that give off […]
Maintaining a strong relationship with your partner while living with aphasia
Maintaining a strong relationship with your partner while living with aphasia We welcome guest blogger Veronique Theberge from Weird And Wonderful Brain. Communication is an important part of a relationship with your significant other. Brain injury can challenge many aspects of your relationship with your loved one, and if aphasia is in the mix, it represents […]
10 Best Traumatic Brain Injury Podcasts
10 Best Traumatic Brain Injury Podcasts March is Brain Injury Awareness month. Brain injury awareness is crucial as it helps to educate individuals on the potential causes, symptoms, and long-term effects of brain injuries. Increased awareness can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, which can improve outcomes for those affected. Additionally, understanding brain injuries can […]
Brain Injury And Speech
Brain Injury And Speech We welcome guest blogger Veronique Theberge from Weird And Wonderful Brain. One of the biggest impairments that remains for me 4 years following encephalitis and its token brain injury is my speech issues. For me, aphasia means that my speech delivery is often extremely slow, slurred, and connecting the dots between […]
Why Aphasia Awareness Is So Important
Why Aphasia Awareness Is So Important The long-awaited month of June is finally upon us. We’re taking to social media and beyond to educate our communities and the world about the importance of aphasia awareness. This time of the year is very important to our family because we’ve lived the struggles associated with this unseen […]