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January 21, 2020

Mature female with aphasia communicating with adult daughter

Adjusting to A Loved One’s Dependence on You

Aphasia, Communication ImpairmentsBy Jon TuasonJanuary 21, 2020Leave a comment

Few people ever anticipate becoming a caregiver to a spouse, child, parent, sibling. Yet, every year millions of individuals fall victim to stroke or traumatic brain injury, and aphasia. Many of those who acquire aphasia go on to recover within a few months. However, others will experience impairments that can last significantly longer – for…

Female mature adult lovingly resting her head on the shoulder of her spouse

The Impact of Aphasia on Caregivers

Aphasia, Communication Impairments, Traumatic Brain InjuryBy Jon TuasonJanuary 21, 20203 Comments

An aphasia diagnosis can be one of the most devastating things to happen to someone who survives a stroke or traumatic brain injury. In an instant a person can lose their ability to comprehend and use language. Similarly, an aphasia diagnosis can be just as devastating for that individual’s family and the person who becomes…

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