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Bruce Willis with FTD: A commitment to care, connect and advocate!

Approximately one year ago, the world heard the word “aphasia” across every news outlet as acclaimed actor Bruce Willis was reported to be stepping away from his career following this diagnosis.  What we didn’t know, at the time, was the etiology/cause of this frustrating language impairment for Mr. Willis.  It was suspected, by many in […]

You’ve got a FRIEND in me…

“My friends…where?”;  “Friends, no…gone!”; “Can’t talk…bye, friend…lonely.”  Speech Language Pathologists working with individuals with aphasia have heard these phrases suggesting that their communication challenges have negatively impacted their ability to maintain friendships or make new friends.  Aphasia and other physical challenges that result from stroke or other brain injury can change the social life, vocational […]

Give the gift of Communication this Giving Tuesday