Healthcare in Armenia: Experiences from one of our Speech Language Pathologists
Have you ever been frustrated by the medical system in America? Do you ever feel like your or your loved ones medical needs were not met...
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blang
Oct 20, 20235 min read
The Importance of the “V-Words” in Aphasia and Apraxia Recovery
As speech language pathologists, we can sometimes get in the habit of doing the same tasks, in much the same way, without considering...
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blang
Jun 12, 20236 min read
APHASIA: So much MORE than a LANGUAGE problem
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. I am somewhat encouraged that the word “Aphasia” has been heard more this year in the news, and...
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blang
Dec 22, 20224 min read
The Power of Believing....Mind over Matter in Aphasia Recovery
As I have worked with a variety of individuals with Aphasia over the last 15 years, I have always wondered the difference between that...
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blang
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Healthcare and Aphasia: A faulty system that needs some repair
“We have not been able to find any speech therapist to help. We’re currently on a waiting list but it’s already been 2 months since his...
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blang
May 11, 20224 min read
Taking Control of Your Recovery: Building a Home Practice Program
Aphasia recovery is a slow road with an often windy path. However, we know that with continued speech and language treatment, progress...
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blang
Mar 4, 20222 min read
How to Get "LUCKY" - Taking Control Over Your Recovery
As St. Patrick’s day is upon us, and four leaf clovers and leprechauns decorate the ins and outs of our communities, I found myself...
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blang
Feb 4, 20225 min read
Caregiver Grief ….a different kind of loss
An "Ambiguous" Grief According to the Mayo Clinic, “Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal...
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blang
Dec 13, 20213 min read
Acknowledging holiday emotions and reinventing new traditions when living with Aphasia
It’s that time of year again. Calendars are packed with holiday happenings and gatherings, and everyone is in on an adrenaline rush with...
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blang
Nov 12, 20215 min read
Social Networks After Aphasia – Supporting the OLD vs. discovering the NEW
Losing friends and connections with family members is not an uncommon occurrence for people living with Aphasia. Let’s face it,...
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blang
Sep 24, 20214 min read
A Tough Conversation That We’ve Been Dismissing for Too Long
A Shift in roles and relationships After a loved one has experienced a stroke or brain injury resulting in Aphasia, there is undoubtedly...
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blang
Jul 6, 20212 min read
ONLINE THERAPY IN A NOW "VIRTUAL" WORLD
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), which is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for Speech...
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blang
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Why we believe in "working outside of the workbook" in Aphasia recovery…
Limitations of Traditional Workbooks I have been wanting to create some sort of app or home practice program for individuals with...
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blang
Feb 1, 20215 min read
Accepting, Adapting, and Shifting out of our Comfort Zones
Our New Normal and Accepting Change in 2020...and 2021 I think it is fair to say that in 2020, we all, in some way or another, have been...
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Eboss
Dec 14, 20205 min read
Breaking the Rules and Adapting...Making Supplemental Aphasia Therapy Accessible, Fun, and Useful
Intensive Aphasia therapy has been proven to be beneficial for Persons with Aphasia (PWA). However, intensive therapy can also be costly...
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blang
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Finding enrichment and a new sense of purpose when your identity has become that of “caregiver”
MOVING FORWARD WITH A NEW APPROACH This is our last and final post in our caregiving blog mini series... How to move forward and find...
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blang
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Finding enrichment and a new sense of purpose when your identity has become that of “caregiver”
REEVALUATING OUR CAREGIVERS NEEDS This is our 4th post in our caregiving mini blog series.... Tami Howe and colleagues wrote an article...
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blang
Sep 30, 20203 min read
Finding enrichment and a new sense of purpose when your identity has become that of “caregiver”
CAREGIVING FOR A PARENT This is the 3rd post in our caregiving mini blog series... A Daughter’s Caregiving Perspective What if we are a...
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blang
Sep 29, 20203 min read
Finding enrichment and a new sense of purpose when your identity has become that of “caregiver”
EMOTIONAL TURMOIL AND CAREGIVING FOR A SPOUSE This is the 2nd post in our caregiving blog mini series... The Emotional Turmoil of Being a...
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blang
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Finding enrichment and a new sense of purpose when your identity has become that of “caregiver”
PART 1: REHABILITATING BEYOND THE PATIENT This is the first post in our mini blog series focusing on the challenges of caregiving someone...
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