Aphasia Matters: Living Well with Aphasia: Research Insights & Resources #25 6222024
🗒️ SUMMARY
– Researchers found three things that help people live well with aphasia:
◦ Doing meaningful activities
◦ Getting support from family, friends, and others with aphasia
◦ Staying positive
– You can test your aphasia knowledge with a quiz from the National Aphasia Association
– There are many events to connect with others who have aphasia
◦ Daily Zoom sessions on Virtual Connections
◦ Movie Mondays by the National Aphasia Association
◦ Aphasia couples cruise in 2025
◦ Aphasia camps in September 2024
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🧠 ABOUT THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION
Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life post-stroke or brain injury. Founded by stroke survivor David Dow and his mother Carol, ARC focuses on assisting those recovering from aphasia, a language disorder that can result from a stroke, brain injury, or tumor.
ARC provides a wide range of resources, programs, and a supportive community tailored to the needs of those affected by acquired (sudden onset) aphasia. Their goal is to help survivors connect with one another, share experiences, and discover effective tools for recovery. By offering these services, ARC aims to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and regain their communication skills. In addition to directly supporting those recovering from aphasia,
ARC works tirelessly to increase public awareness about the disorder. They advocate for better understanding and support for those affected by aphasia, ensuring that survivors have access to the resources and care they need to thrive post-stroke or brain injury. Through their dedicated efforts, Aphasia Recovery Connection is making a significant impact on the lives of those navigating the challenges of aphasia, providing hope, support, and a path to recovery.
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🗒️ SUMMARY – Researchers found three things that help people live well with aphasia: ◦ Doing meaningful activities ◦ Getting support from family, friends, and others with aphasia ◦ Staying positive – You can test your aphasia knowledge with a quiz from the National Aphasia Association – There are many events to connect with others…