by Brooke Oliver: What is PPA? In our previous education blog, “What is Aphasia?” , we learned that aphasia is caused by a sudden insult to the brain, such as a stroke or other brain injury, that damages the language center of the brain. The … [Read more...]
Education Series: The Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA)
by Lauren Hoadley: If you are a caregiver or individual living with aphasia, you may have heard of the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA). Here at Voices of Hope for Aphasia, we firmly believe in following the LPAA. But what exactly is the … [Read more...]
Education Series: Caregivers 101
by Brooke Oliver: Has your loved one recently been diagnosed with aphasia? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your next step should be? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The quality of life for a person with aphasia strongly depends on their … [Read more...]
Education Series: What is aphasia?
By Lauren Hoadley: You may have heard of Parkinson’s disease. You may have also heard of ALS. But have you heard of aphasia? Few people are familiar with this disorder, but aphasia is actually more common than you think. Aphasia affects more than … [Read more...]
