LIFE Beyond Aphasia

"It's so essential in that first moment to let somebody know what happened and then to be able to support..., our app can do that." - Hilary

DESCRIPTION

This revolutionary app will help people with aphasia communicate their symptoms to a medical professional. The app can be helpful for someone with other communication disorders, such as being nonverbal or deaf. 

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MEDCONCERNS, THE APP: THE START

INTRODUCTION VIDEOS

THE APP

THE GOALS

FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE

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"Memory can build off working memory, but memory has to be encoded. It has to be practiced, it has to be related to something." - Genevieve Richardson

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Working memory is your mental chalkboard. A person can hold seven pieces of information, give or take two, at a time in your working memory. It must be practiced to store it in your memory. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

APHASIA

WORKING MEMORY

MEMORY

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

THOUGHTS TO WORDS

"PRACTICING" A THOUGHT

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"Do not get upset about what is missing; love what is still there." - Mark Barns.

DESCRIPTION

So many people feel alone when talking about this life change. Parenting Aging Parents provides support and guidance to everyone through their website, support group, and Facebook group. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE

HOW PARENTING AGING PARENTS CAME TO BE

LESSONS LEARNED

THE CAREGIVER'S KEY

GETTING SUPPORT

THERE ARE MORE THAN JUST NURSING HOMES

TIPS FOR FAMILIES

CHECK OUT PARENTING AGING PARENTS AND THE CAREGIVER'S KEY

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"Aphasia: Goddess of lost words... to me, there's a slice of divinity in all of us, no matter your religion or denomination." - Shai Anbar. 

DESCRIPTION

Aphasia is a Greek word meaning “speechless.” He thought about all Greek goddesses and realized that Aphasia could be the goddess of lost words.

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SHAI ANBAR

GODDESS APHASIA

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From Amazon

Goddess Aphasia is a hybrid of memoir and creative nonfiction that depicts the arduous journey of a stroke survivor diagnosed with aphasia, with a quirky twist: the personified character of Aphasia who, against all odds, aids in his recovery. This novella takes a fresh approach to speech-language disorder by giving it its own voice.

“Goddess Aphasia is a lucid, earthy, and touching account of one man’s struggle to build a meaningful life after suffering a stroke.” —Donald A. Maxton, retired Editor of Publications, Continuum Health Partners.

“An honest account of the profound changes that aphasia brings. Shai pulls no punches in describing his mental and spiritual recovery, which he calls his ‘discovery.’ He encountered much pain and loss, but with the help of his muse, he learned how to confront and commit to evolving. Shai’s memoir is a creative and insightful window into one man’s journey in learning to live well with aphasia.” —Wendy Greenspan, MA, CCC-SLP, Temple University & Adler Aphasia Center.

“A very interesting perspective from the innermost thoughts of an individual with aphasia...while they are recovering. I haven’t met anyone who has expressed that to me before.” —Charles Ellis Jr. Ph.D., Professor, University of Florida.

“Reading this book has provided me with a deeper understanding of my patients and, in turn, made me a better clinician.” —Rosemary De Stephan, M.S, CCC-SLP, Montclair State University.

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"We have to give ourselves permission to rest, and that's part of the battle to slowing down." - Mollie Miller.

DESCRIPTION

Aphasia survivors and families who care for them have to take the time to rest to prevent burnout. Learn strategies to learn how to rest.  We have to take the time to rest to prevent burnout.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

FROM PHYSICAL THERAPY TO A “REST STATE”

WE ARE IN A FAST-PACED WORLD

MAKE SPACE IN YOUR CALENDAR FOR REST

METHODS TO USE ON THE GO

OTHER METHODS

RECOGNIZE YOUR FATIGUE

YOGA NIDRA

BUILDING YOUR REST TEAM

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"I love all my clients, but you know, throw rugs are not your friend." - Genevieve Richardson

DESCRIPTION

Understanding the goals and fears of the loved one before venturing out of the loved one's comfort zone is important. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

HOW TO GET SOMEONE OUT OF THE HOUSE: A COVID EXAMPLE

HOW TO GET SOMONE OUT OF THE HOUSE: TIPS

FIGURING OUT ACCESSIBILITY

HOUSE ASSESSMENT

HAVING A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ACCESSIBILITY OF SOMEONE ELSE'S HOME

DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS

WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY

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"The number one indicator of the quality of life for a person is whether or not they have aphasia."

- Genevieve Richardson

DESCRIPTION

As speech pathologists at the acute care level, one of them is as simple as starting a communication book. We're discussing a list of the best ways for the person to communicate. This communication book could help serve as one piece of that where we can quantify kind of who this person was, what they did/do for a living, what's important to them, and who are going to be the top three family members or friends that are going to be coming to visit them and interact with them in the hospital.

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Gratitude is simply the importance of being thankful. Gratitude requires reflection and stillness. In the three days, I've been practicing it. I can't believe I haven't done this consistently before, so I'm going for consistency and being in the moment. So I'm trying to keep this super simple so that I will do my 30 days.

Part of the reason I'm recording and sharing, and posting it is so that I will be consistent so that I can be accountable. And also want to build community and have as many of you join me as possible. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE

FIRST THREE DAYS OF GRATITUDE

CALMING MY MIND

BREATHE

CAN YOU SMELL SPRING?

RECORDING AND POSTING ARE MY CHALLENGE

GLOWING TREES AND WILDFLOWERS IN AUSTIN

MY INSPIRATION ARRIVED EARLY MORNING

PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL CHALLENGE?

STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE CHALLENGES EVERY WEEK

WHAT'S YOUR FEAR?

JOIN ME ON THE GRATITUDE JOURNEY

If you'd like a copy of the Gratitude Journal that provides daily prompts, please DM me through FB or IG.  Post your daily gratitude in the comments, and take this journey of gratitude with me.  You can download your copy here, too.

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"It's wonderful to get to interact with our colleagues in other professions and to cross-educate each other about what each profession does and how we can be better providers." - Dr. Melinda Corwin.

DESCRIPTION

Within our Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences program, I get to direct the STAR Program, and STAR stands for Stroke and Aphasia Recovery Program. We serve individuals in the community and surrounding areas who are stroke survivors, or we do have some traumatic brain injury survivors.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE

DR. MILINDA CORWIN AT TEXAS TECH

STAR PROGRAM - STROKE AND APHASIA RECOVERY PROGRAM

VOICES OF HOPE - DR. HINKLEY'S APHASIA SIMULATIONS

STUDENTS ARE THE FUTURE

LIFE PARTICIPATION APPROACH

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"Your purpose and the reason to live and the reason to do what you're doing, and it's really the key to helping people." -Aaron Avila, #Stroke TV Media

DESCRIPTION

Meet Aaron Avila, a stroke survivor who found his purpose and pulled himself from depression by supporting the stroke community.  Aaron shares his story and mission.  

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AARON AVILA

HOW AARON GOT INTO THE BUSINESS

SOME ADVICE

Learn more and check out Aaron's YouTube Channel HERE. 

Follow him on Facebook HERE.

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