Aphasia Emergency Plan: What Caregivers Should Prepare for 911, the ER and First Responders
Every household where someone lives with aphasia should have a simple emergency communication plan prepared before it is needed. At minimum, the…
Read gentlyThis blog shares general information only and should not be treated as medical advice. If you are worried about someone living with aphasia, please speak with a qualified doctor.
The articles on this website are written for awareness and everyday understanding, not as medical guidance. Any concerns about a person affected by aphasia should always be discussed with a doctor.
Every household where someone lives with aphasia should have a simple emergency communication plan prepared before it is needed. At minimum, the…
Read gentlyWhen you cannot understand what a person with aphasia is trying to tell you, stop guessing, identify the general topic, reduce the…
Read gentlyA person with aphasia may sometimes say “yes” when they mean “no,” say “no” while their gesture suggests the opposite, or give…
Read gentlyHelping someone with aphasia stay engaged does not mean pushing them to talk more, practice constantly or remain positive all the time.…
Read gentlyWriting an email with aphasia can become easier when the message is built in small steps instead of trying to write complete…
Read gentlyManaging money with aphasia can become easier when numbers, prices and financial tasks are made more visible and predictable. Writing amounts down,…
Read gentlyShopping with aphasia can become easier when the trip is broken into simple steps: prepare a clear list, keep useful words or…
Read gently“`html How to Use ChatGPT With Aphasia: Writing Emails, Messages and Everyday Communication ChatGPT can be a practical communication tool for some…
Read gentlyAphasia can change a marriage in ways that are difficult to explain to people outside the relationship. A husband or wife is…
Read gentlyWhen a parent develops aphasia, the change affects the whole family. For children, especially young children, one of the hardest things to…
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