Unlocking communication: The role of physical, occupational and speech therapy in aphasia
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 08, 2023
Aphasia, noun apha·sia ə-ˈfā-zh(ē-)ə Medical: loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) Aphasia,...
Study backs quality over quantity of therapy for post-stroke language recovery
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 08, 2020
Intensive therapy isn’t necessarily best for treating the loss of language and communication immediately after stroke, according to Australian researchers.
Ask the payment expert … about matching diagnoses codes
By
Patricia Boyer
Apr 01, 2013
How important is it that diagnoses coded in Section I of the MDS match what is being billed on the UB-04?
Therapy helps mend aphasia
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Aggressive therapy can improve language function and general cognition for seniors who have had aphasia for years, according to a study recently published in Brain and Language.
Long-time aphasia sufferers speak fluidly with help of iPod touch
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 17, 2013
Those who have experienced Broca’s aphasia for decades can speak more fluidly through therapy that involves mimicking other speakers, according to study results published in the journal Brain.
Therapy can still benefit older, long-time aphasia sufferers, study shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 10, 2013
Therapy can improve language function and general cognition for seniors who have had aphasia for years, according to a recently published study.
Building trust
By
Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Sep 22, 2011
I cheerfully met our new resident, Maria. She was accompanied by her daughter and son and was noticeably defying this change in her environment. She folded her arms across her chest and gave me eye contact....