Personal Accounts

regrets

Aphasia Regrets

Kimberly Williams-Paisley has regrets. She outlines them in the first chapter of …

definition

Primary Progressive Aphasia and the Definition of Self

Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s mother wasn’t a static entity. She didn’t come with a …

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Primary Progressive Aphasia

Kimberly Williams-Paisley was beaming at the altar, marrying the love of her …

advocate

Connecting with an Advocate

Caregivers cannot be everywhere at once; they need to connect with advocates …

Holding Hope

Holding Another Person’s Hope

Hope is heavy. It can sometimes become unbearable for the person going …

support

Circles of Support

There are the people who are members of your aphasia squad, who …

Hope

Holding Hope with Aphasia

Last week we discussed the lack of control with aphasia and throwing …

Control

The Lack of Control with Aphasia

Aphasia brings with it a lack of control. There are steps you …

Financial Side of Aphasia

The Financial Side of Aphasia

Aphasia deeply impacts a person’s financial well-being. Speech therapy and doctor appointments …

Charting

Charting Your Grief

Biden received advice for processing his grief after his wife’s death. He …