Top 10 Tips for Talking To a Survivor of Stroke with Aphasia
Communication after a stroke can be difficult, especially if aphasia is present. Check out these "Top Ten tips for talking with people with aphasia".
American Stroke Foundation
Speech Therapy: What Are You Talking About
In this video, outpatient Speech Therapist Jamie Johnson, MA. L/CCC-SLP with the University of Kansas Medical Center discusses post-stroke aphasia, the role of the Speech Language Pathologist and different approaches for speech language evaluation and treatment.
Meet Debbie
Meet Debbie, one of our Lee's Summit American Stroke Foundation participants. Debbie's favorite activity with ASF is the aquatics exercises where she can practice balancing and using her affected extremity while in the water. Debbie is also a bee keeper with award winning honey!
Rebuilding Your Life After Stroke
In this video, Dr. Dipika Aggarwal addresses life and hope after a stroke, recovery and rehabilitation, and the role of caregivers, family, and friends.
Meet Russ
Meet Russ, one of our American Stroke Foundation program participants. He is proud of the improvements he has made since his stroke with the help of ASF.
Meet Jerry
Jerry has been attending the American Stroke Foundation (ASF) Next Step program for approximately 16 years! Jerry loves coming to ASF for the socialization and community of survivors. They really understand what he is going through. He also enjoys ASF for the exercise because it can be hard to stay motivated to get moving and it gives him a chance to get out of the house. It is easier to exercise when he has others around him and structured time to focus on working out.
My Stroke is a Pain
“My Stroke is a Pain”, presented by Dr. Sarah Eickmeyer Presentation Objectives (0:22 – 0:48) Objectives of the...
Travel Tips After A Stroke
Traveling after a stroke can be overwhelming but there are many strategies available to make it easier.
Grocery Shopping After A Stroke
Grocery shopping may be more of a challenge following a stroke. This video includes tips for planning, navigating the store, and alternatives to shopping in-store.
Intimacy after Stroke
Intimacy plays a large role in our lives. It impacts our health, our mind, our happiness, and more than anything, our relationships with our spouse, partner, or loved one. Intimacy is one of the building blocks of a relationship.
