The Good Enough Principle
The Good Enough Principle refers to the idea that progress is a better goal than perfection in our role as co-survivors and caregivers. In reality, no one is perfect. But…
Get to Know Leonard Lizaso
Name: Leonard Lizaso When did you have your stroke? February 19, 2021 What was your occupation? Registered Nurse What are your favorite activities now? Gardening, cooking, carpentry, fixing car What piece of advice would…
What is Apraxia of Speech?
Apraxia of speech, also called verbal apraxia, is a loss of speech ability from a brain injury such as stroke. A person with apraxia of speech has trouble saying what…
Stroke Wellness and Support Club at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
The Stroke Wellness and Support Club at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) has a special division devoted to promoting education, wellness, and the management of stroke and neurological diseases. They provide…
Broca’s Aphasia
Broca's aphasia is a nonfluent and expressive aphasia where the person knows what they want to say and can understand others. But, speech takes great effort to say words or…
Stress, Grief, Depression, and Aphasia
by Donna Polelle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Persons with Aphasia experience a loss of communication, leading to frustration and social isolation. In addition, Aphasia affects relationships, roles, identity, everyday functioning, and daily…
