LIFE Beyond Aphasia

"You spend every day with them, and it's important to know that you want to talk to them in a natural way." - Sarah Willingham

DESCRIPTION

Sarah Willingham talks about strategies for communicating with your loved one with aphasia.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

IMPRESSIONS OF COMMUNICATION PARTNER TRAINING

WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN SPEAKING TO SOMEONE WITH APHASIA

TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING

GIVING GRACE WITH SUPPORTIVE CONVERSATION

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"I'm so glad we focus on the communicating part because that is what we need to make any kind of life with each other, to be able to laugh and to, you know, to have moments together." - Dee

DESCRIPTION

Dee, a resilient spouse who cares, advocates, coaches, and loves her spouse with aphasia and apraxia of speech, shares her struggles and gratitude.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

STROKE AS A ROLLER COASTER

DAY-TO-DAY WITH APHASIA

COMMUNICATION IS KING

COPING

SELF CARE

DO NOT GIVE UP

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"Why I chose to be independent is that, especially within Medicare, some of the Medicare plans are standardized, which means across the board in any state, they're the same coverage and the same benefits, but the insurance carriers can charge varying premiums." - Dana Lasman

DISCUSSION

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins Oct 15 - Dec 7th.  Don’t Do Medicare Alone with Dana Lasman, an independent Medicare insurance Agent.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

DANA LASMAN:

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CAPTIVE AND AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT?

MEDICARE

MEDICARE PART A

MEDICARE PART B

MEDICARE PART C

MEDICARE PART D

ORIGINAL MEDICARE VS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

MEDICARE UNDER 65

AEP: ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD

WHY IS AN INSURANCE AGENT BENEFICIAL?

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"Open to practicing alone and practicing in front of an SLP so that they might give you feedback." - Gisela Jaimes

DESCRIPTION

Gisela Jaimes talks to us about her experience with Communication Partner Training in Aphasia - speech therapy after stroke.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

WHAT IS COMMUNICATION PARTNER TRAINING?

HOW DOES EDUCATING THE CAREGIVERS WORK?

GENERAL TIPS

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"We can't physically administer medication, but we can say, "Hey, Mr. Smith, it's time to take your A.M. Medication." We also cannot put the medicine in their hand or their mouth. They need to be able to physically do that, but we can hand them a cup that would have their medication in it." - Kyle Green

DESCRIPTION

Kyle Green of Always Best Care Senior Services in Austin, Texas, shares tips for the best way to hire in-home care for your loved one with aphasia.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS

WHAT IS ALWAYS BEST CARE?

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALWAYS BEST CARE AND A HOME HEALTH AGENCY

WHAT DOES BEING A COMPANION MEAN?

BOUNDARIES AND NEEDS

PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

TRANSPORTATION

WHAT IF THE CAREGIVER IS NOT A GOOD FIT?

ALWAYS BEST CARE WILL BE YOUR ADVOCATE

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“We help families find senior living options like independent living, assisted memory care, etc.” - Anna McMaster.

DESCRIPTION

Anna McMaster of CarePatrol Austin, a certified senior advisor, helps families navigate senior living options and find the best senior community.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

WHAT IS CARE PATROL?

ANNA MCMASTER’S BACKGROUND

MEDICAID AND ASSISTED LIVING

HAVE A TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMIT RIGHT AWAY

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT FACILITIES ARE GOOD?

INDEPENDENT LIVING

ASSISTED LIVING

SKILLED NURSING

OPTIONS FOR YOUNGER PEOPLE

GO TO CAREPATROL.COM

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DESCRIPTION

Learn about the origin of LIFE Speech Pathology + Aphasia Academy and the influence of rainbows.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

THE ORIGIN OF LIFE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND LIFE APHASIA ACADEMY

THE GROWTH OF LIFE SPEECH PATHOLOGY

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"Sacred Stories is a legacy film production company. We specialize in video biographies. My background I've done a lot of work in ministry. I've done work in memory care and felt this gentle nudge to pursue this work as a personal historian." - Whitney Myers

DESCRIPTION

Whitney Myers, owner of Sacred Stories Films, a legacy film production company, has an inspiring mission to share.  Let's listen.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

WHAT IS SACRED STORIES FILM?

HOW SACRED STORIES FILM CAME TO BE

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION

THE BIG TAKEAWAYS FROM WHITNEY’S CERTIFICATION

THE PROCESS FOR AN INTERVIEW

COMFORT IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

WHAT ARE THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS?

TIPS ON COAXING OUT A STORY

CHECK OUT SACRED STORIES!

www.sacredstoriesfilms.com

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DESCRIPTION

If I was to have aphasia, I would want someone to do for my family what I am doing to help theirs. We believe in whole person, whole family recovery.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

WHAT IS APHASIA?

APHASIA CAN IMPACT EVERYTHING

THERE IS HELP OUT THERE

IT IS IMPORTANT TO BUILD A COMMUNITY

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“Imaging if there was a place to look on a trusted website to print out a flyer for support group clinics or research opportunities in the area. People with aphasia would learn about choirs and exercise groups, chat groups, that can then grow while people with aphasia get more friends through the much-needed outlet, as well as a place to learn. “ - A.R.C.H

DESCRIPTION

Introducing, Angelique, a stroke survivor who is educating and advocating for stroke survivors and their families through her work at A.R.C.H.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

TALKING WITH ANGELIQUE FROM A.R.C.H.

ANGIE’S STROKE STORY

ANGIE’S APHASIA IN THE EARLY DAYS

INSPIRATION

THE FOUNDER OF A.R.C.H.

THE BOX

APHASIA AND INTELLIGENCE

HER HUSBAND

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