by Ethel Lee-Miller | Jun 15, 2015 | Writing
Change can happen with aphasia. It can get better. ADAC Awareness: We’ve got a big problem. Decision: Something’s gotta give. Action: I’m calling this number. Change: It is better. We’re not alone in this. Change. Something shifts so you can help, empathize, and...
by Ethel Lee-Miller | Jun 13, 2015 | Writing
You know or suspect someone has aphasia. That particular person may be in denial– “No NO. I’m fine. Don’t make a fuss.” They may be embarrassed. “I just won’t go out as much.” They may be completely unable to speak at all. But their denial, shame, fear, and loneliness...
by Ethel Lee-Miller | Jun 12, 2015 | Writing
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. Each of the twelve months of our calendar year has been designated as THE month to be aware of: Parkinson’s, cancer, MS, aphasia… For as many diseases, disorders, or disturbances there are in the medical and social arenas, the year is...