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💬🧠 Small Steps, Big Impact: 50 Ways to Help Your Loved One with Aphasia
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"Should I jump in and finish her sentence? He just can’t get the word out—what can I do to help?" These are common questions from caring family members who want to be there for their loved ones with aphasia. 😕💬 Aphasia affects communication, making daily life challenging for the person affected and their whole "communication bubble"—spouses, children, family, friends, and others. As part of that bubble, you might be asking, "How can I help?" 🤔❤️ That’s why I’m sharing a practical resource called "50 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Help Your Loved One with Aphasia". 📄✨ It has simple, actionable steps to help you confidently support your loved one's recovery journey. Here are a few samples from the resource to get you started:
Download the “50 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW” handout for easy, practical ideas to empower and connect with your loved one.
Ready to set up home practice for your loved one, but not sure where to start?Ask your speech therapist for suggestions, and visit our website to find more information about how to use Tactus Therapy apps. 📲 You can also use our App Finder to help find the right apps for you. Thank you for being an amazing advocate in your loved one’s journey with aphasia. Remember, even small actions you take make a BIG difference! 💖 Warmly, Megan
P.S. November SALE Alert! 🎉 Our final SALE of the year is coming up on Nov. 13, so stay tuned to stock up on the best apps to support your loved one’s recovery. Check out our free, lite versions to decide which apps you may want to purchase during the sale! |
Megan @ Tactus Therapy
I'm a speech-language pathologist & co-founder of Tactus. Tactus offers evidence-based apps for aphasia therapy and lots of free resources, articles, and education - like this newsletter. Sign up to get my updates 1-2 times a month.
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