Constant Therapy

04/23/2026

Calling all and ! How do you promote independence, for your partner and for yourself?

04/22/2026

Constant Therapy: A lifeline for mother and son after a severe acquired nearly 30 years ago.

04/19/2026

The 2023 Global Burden of Disease study includes data on the 36 most common neurological disorders and conditions worldwide and provides estimates on the prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), years of life lost (YLLs) and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for each condition.

These 10 conditions account for around 90% of total neurological DALYs.

Source: World Federation of Neurology - WFN

04/16/2026

A and a are surgical procedures used to treat conditions in the brain. They are both performed by neurosurgeons. 🧠

While they sound the same, they are distinctly different in purpose.

04/12/2026

After a stroke, many individuals experience changes in thinking skills that directly affect communication. These challenges are known as -communication disorders (CCDs) and involve impairments in how cognition supports everyday communication rather than language structure alone.

04/08/2026

Wernicke’s aphasia is a type of fluent aphasia caused by damage to the posterior region of the left temporal lobe, known as Wernicke’s area. This region is critical for language comprehension. Unlike Broca’s , Wernicke’s aphasia primarily affects the ability to understand language rather than produce it.

04/07/2026

Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia are two of the most well-known types of aphasia. While both conditions result from brain damage and impact communication, they differ significantly in how language is produced and understood.

Broadly speaking, Broca’s aphasia affects speech production, while Wernicke’s affects language comprehension. Understanding these differences is essential for accurate diagnosis, effective therapy, and better communication support.

Discover the key differences between Broca’s and Wernicke’s aphasia. Learn about symptoms, characteristics, and treatment approaches in our comprehensive guide.

04/06/2026

“I would not wish what we’re going through on anyone… And we have it pretty good.”

🙌 The best wisdom from in this episode of Comeback Crew. Gem after gem. 💎 This real one goes out to the and out there, especially!

04/03/2026

Fact or Fiction Friday ⁉️
Aphasia presents the same way across all people with . Fact? Or fiction?

04/03/2026

Broca’s area is located in the left of the brain and is one of the most important regions involved in language production. It helps the brain organize grammar, plan speech movements, and assemble words into coherent sentences.

Producing speech requires coordination across several brain systems. works closely with other language regions to transform thoughts into spoken words. It also helps regulate the timing and sequencing of the muscles used for articulation.

When damage occurs in this region, can still form ideas and understand language, but translating those ideas into speech becomes difficult. This disruption leads to the characteristic speech production difficulties associated with .

Continue reading at the link in bio.

03/31/2026

Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can—and do—occur at any age.

Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.