Family has always been a central value for Brandi Garden. For over 30 years, she focused on raising two children and building a life with her husband, Doug.
She remained close to her family, including her sister, aunts, uncles, and…
January 2024 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
The virtual social hours take place from 2-3 p.m. (EST), every Thursday,…
Singing Again After Aphasia | Bruce’s Story
“Would you wear a helmet, please? You really need to get a helmet.”
“Why? I know, but the good ones are expensive.”
“To protect your head. It’s your head.”
“I’ll think about it.”
These words would haunt Bruce and Jeanne…
December 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
The virtual social hours take place from 2-3 p.m. (EST), every Thursday,…
November 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
CHANGE: The social hours will now take place from 2-3 p.m.…
UMAP Discusses Impact of Aphasia On Families
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) hosted a virtual presentation with the National Aphasia Association (NAA).
Dr. Carol Persad, director of UMAP and the University Center for Language and Literacy, discussed the impact of…
U-M Aphasia Program to Host “Ask the Experts” Chat in October 2023
The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to partner with the National Aphasia Association (NAA), to host a virtual discussion.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, UMAP will discuss the impact of aphasia on families, specifically care-partner needs and…
October 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share that our virtual Aphasia Social Hours will now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
CHANGE: The social hours…
Waking Up With Aphasia | Al’s Story
Waking up in an intensive care unit (ICU) would be a scary experience for anyone. Waking up in an ICU and not being able to speak? Even scarier.
Al and Gretchen (photo courtesy of Gretchen).
In 2020, Al and Gretchen…
September 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share that our virtual Aphasia Social Hours will now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
CHANGE: The social hours…