Level Up Aphasia - Dave

A chat with Dave, a 7-year stroke survivor and Veteran, about living and thriving with aphasia. Dave enjoys sharing his story as a motivational speaker and is grateful for his long-time speech therapist at the VA, Karyn. Dave's wife Kathy joins in and shares a bit about being a care partner.
Aphasia is a language impairment that can result from stroke. It impacts speech, understanding, reading, and writing, and can be mild, moderate, or severe. Aphasia from stroke or other brain injury can improve with time, treatment, and determination.
For more information about aphasia, visit:
- National Aphasia Association, www.aphasia.org
- Brain Friends podcast
- www.NationalAphasiaSynergy.org
- UD Aphasia & Rehabilitation Outcomes (ARO) Lab at www.UDAROLab.com.
00:00 Dave's stroke story
05:06 stroke and aphasia rehab
10:50 treatment motivation from speech therapist Karyn
12:05 Dave as motivational speaker
15:36 what helps during challenge?
22:05 other motivators and inspirations
23:46 advice for clinicians
27:47 Kathy (wife/care partner) shares
29:14 wrap and resources