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How to improve communication with a loved one who has aphasia
A brain injury, such as a stroke, can cause aphasia, which may affect the person's ability to speak, read, write and more. These tips can help you reconnect with your loved one through language.
Beyond words: ASL interpreter creates bridge between deaf patients, healthcare
The exchange of information is critical for patients and healthcare professionals. Read how two patients who are deaf connect with healthcare through their in-person interpreter.
To sip a cola: Patsy Weber's goal for rehab from rare disease
Patsy Weber was told she might spend the rest of her life in a care facility, unable to walk, speak or swallow. Read how she and her rehab team were determined to defy that prognosis.
Understanding aphasia and its causes
Aphasia creates communication obstacles for the affected person and their family. Raising awareness about aphasia, and its underlying causes and treatment options can help ease the effects on many lives.
Say cheeseburger: Patient smiling thanks to special treat
After Taylor Suhr had a stroke, he needed to relearn how to do many things, including eating. Speech pathology helped him regain those abilities and rewarded him with the cheeseburger he'd been craving.
Speaking clearly: Help for people with speech and language disorders
Up to 10% of people in the U.S. have a communication disorder, from difficulty with speech to vocal cord paralysis. Learn how speech therapy can lead to a more expressive life.
Video visits help therapy patients recover at home
Patients recovering from stroke and orthopedic surgery, and children experiencing speech difficulties are among the growing number of patients now using video visits. Discover the benefits of rehab therapy video visits.