Surviving the Holidays as a Caregiver
Surviving the holidays as a caregiver can be very stressful because you are juggling more activities, people, noise, finances, expectations, etc. while trying to provide quality care to your loved…
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Getting to Know Kris Price
Name: Kris Price When did you have your stroke? June 2020, while living in the Chicago suburbs. What was your occupation? Owner of Price Tree Removal What are your favorite…
Computer Apps Class
Computer Apps Class is a free in-person session and resource that provides hands-on training, support, and guidance for people with aphasia using speech therapy apps on an iPad. The speech…
“When insurance for speech therapy ran out, we had nowhere to turn. But we found the Aphasia Community Center (ACC)! They offer FREE classes and events that cover essential topics like Math 4 Daily Living, Reading, Writing, and socialization. The classes are all taught by qualified individuals. But the best thing? We found a loving and supportive community. The people we have met through the ACC understand our journey because they are experiencing it, too. We genuinely believe that the Aphasia Community Center saved us!”
-Beth Kasper
Navigating Medical Appointments with Aphasia
Navigating medical appointments with aphasia can be difficult. The visits involve medical jargon, and the person with aphasia may feel rushed during the appointment. No matter what emotions one may…
Aphasia Community Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
The Aphasia Community Center’s fifth anniversary celebration was attended by Center members, its dedicated volunteers, speech-language pathologists and board members. The celebration occurred between the Tuesday classes provided at the…
Thankful for ACC Supporters
This month, we are thankful for a couple of ACC supporters who were heavily involved in the Aphasia Community Center. We are saddened that these wonderful people are no longer…
The Lombard Memorial Fund
The Aphasia Community Center wants to thank and recognize the estate of Bob and Diane Lombard for their generous donation to the Aphasia Community Center. Their support means the world…
Giving Tuesday Challenge
Our Giving Tuesday Challenge is coming up. Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to radical generosity held every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It was created in 2012 as…
Get to Know Tom Boyle
When did you have your stroke? I had my stroke on September 15, 2000, while golfing. What was your occupation? I was working at Culligan Water as a sales manager.…
Why Play Games?
Why play games? Games aren't just fun. Games also allow people with aphasia to practice reading, math, and socialization skills. Games can help restore lost skills, such as sequencing, numbers,…
Supporting Intimacy in Aphasia
Supporting intimacy in aphasia sounds like this is an article about sex. But intimacy is the relationship between intimate partners as it relates to the physical (sexual contact) and emotional…
Medicare Caregiver Training Program
The Medicare Caregiver Training Program has proposed family caregiver training provided at no cost to caregivers. Although these measures do not help to get the family caregiver monetary resources, it…
What is Conduction Aphasia?
Conduction aphasia, also called associative aphasia, is an uncommon form of difficulty in speaking. It is caused by damage to the parietal lobe of the brain. Affected people can fully understand…
Get to Know Jim Kasper
Name: Jim Kasper When did you have your stroke? June 2, 2021 What was your occupation? Software Developer for Medical Billings Systems What are your favorite activities now? Watching my wife. I…