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 […]
10 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Improve Speech
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Improve Speech Reading aloud is often associated with childhood bedtime stories or classroom activities, but its benefits extend far beyond these settings. For individuals with aphasia, reading aloud can be a powerful tool for enhancing speech and communication skills. Whether you’re looking to improve speech, expand your vocabulary, or build […]
13 Questions To Ask Your Doctor If A Loved One Has Aphasia
13 Questions To Ask Your Doctor If Your Loved One Has Aphasia When a loved one is diagnosed with aphasia, it can be a daunting and emotional experience. Aphasia, a language disorder typically caused by a stroke or brain injury, affects a person’s ability to communicate. Navigating the medical appointments and understanding the condition is […]
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 […]
The Cowboy Aphasia Camp Experience
The Cowboy Aphasia Camp Experience By Ryan Teal This June, I had the privilege of attending Cowboy Aphasia Camp in Tulsa, OK. It was an experience unlike any other. The camp, hosted by the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at OSU-Tulsa, offers a unique therapy program designed to improve communication skills and boost confidence. […]
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 […]
Navigating the holidays with aphasia
Navigating The Holidays With Aphasia “There’s something about a Christmas sweater that will always make me laugh.” Kristin Wiig Many greet the holidays with cheerful anticipation. After all, it means time with family, those Hallmark movies that everyone loves, and the overall holly jolly spirit of Christmas. However, for those with aphasia, the holidays can […]
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 […]
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” F. Scott Fitzgerald You Are Not Alone Aphasia can be a very, very lonely condition. It can be lonely for the person who has aphasia and also […]