Have you ever been frustrated by the medical system in America? Do you ever feel like your or your loved ones medical needs were not met...

As speech language pathologists, we can sometimes get in the habit of doing the same tasks, in much the same way, without considering...

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. I am somewhat encouraged that the word “Aphasia” has been heard more this year in the news, and...

As I have worked with a variety of individuals with Aphasia over the last 15 years, I have always wondered the difference between that...

“We have not been able to find any speech therapist to help. We’re currently on a waiting list but it’s already been 2 months since his...

Aphasia recovery is a slow road with an often windy path. However, we know that with continued speech and language treatment, progress...

As St. Patrick’s day is upon us, and four leaf clovers and leprechauns decorate the ins and outs of our communities, I found myself...

An "Ambiguous" Grief According to the Mayo Clinic, “Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal...

It’s that time of year again. Calendars are packed with holiday happenings and gatherings, and everyone is in on an adrenaline rush with...

Losing friends and connections with family members is not an uncommon occurrence for people living with Aphasia. Let’s face it,...

A Shift in roles and relationships After a loved one has experienced a stroke or brain injury resulting in Aphasia, there is undoubtedly...

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), which is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for Speech...

Limitations of Traditional Workbooks I have been wanting to create some sort of app or home practice program for individuals with...

Our New Normal and Accepting Change in 2020...and 2021 I think it is fair to say that in 2020, we all, in some way or another, have been...

Intensive Aphasia therapy has been proven to be beneficial for Persons with Aphasia (PWA). However, intensive therapy can also be costly...

MOVING FORWARD WITH A NEW APPROACH This is our last and final post in our caregiving blog mini series... How to move forward and find...

REEVALUATING OUR CAREGIVERS NEEDS This is our 4th post in our caregiving mini blog series.... Tami Howe and colleagues wrote an article...

CAREGIVING FOR A PARENT This is the 3rd post in our caregiving mini blog series... A Daughter’s Caregiving Perspective What if we are a...

EMOTIONAL TURMOIL AND CAREGIVING FOR A SPOUSE This is the 2nd post in our caregiving blog mini series... The Emotional Turmoil of Being a...

PART 1: REHABILITATING BEYOND THE PATIENT This is the first post in our mini blog series focusing on the challenges of caregiving someone...