More Than Aphasia, INC
I have aphasia, but aphasia doesn't have me!
Category: Thriving
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Don’t Call It A Comeback!
We are STILL here and STILL following our mission! More Than Aphasia, INC is about raising awareness and building a supportive community for people with aphasia. We focus on the importance of staying connected and offer both online and in-person activities. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with aphasia for a while, we…
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Positivity Matters!
I recently read an article that featured actress, singer, dancer, and entertainer Rita Moreno! In the (Feb/March 2023) of “Brain & Life (Neurology for Everyday Living)” article, she shared the positive persceptive that attributes to a joyous outlook that is crucial to her mental, emotional, and cognitive health! I have fond memories of Ms. Moreno…
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Neurofatigue and Aphasia!
Neurofatigue affects many people with aphasia. (Neurofatigue is also called mental fog, cognitive fatigue, or brain fog). Doesn’t matter how the aphasia is acquired (brain injury, stroke, or disease)- neurofatigue decreases the quality of life experiences. Aphasia makes the brain work harder than before. Neurologists say that the brain actually changes because of that needed…
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“I have APHASIA, but aphasia does not have me”!
By this motto, I mean that aphasia does not win over me! There are daily communication challenges that aphasia brings, but there are daily “wins” that I acknowledge. Today I had to make several business calls. I find that most persons who work on the phone a lot, tend to speak too fast for my…
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