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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Living with Aphasia”

Aphasia Fund Breaks the $100K Donations Mark and Growing!

March 11, 2022 General, News, Success Story, UCLL

When Tyler Thomas set out to complete a full Ironman competition in fall 2021, he knew dedicating the race to close family friend Tim Wadhams felt right. Tyler decided to tackle the feat of endurance in honor of Tim —…
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Racing Toward Aphasia Awareness: Tyler Thomas Takes on Ironman Triathlon

September 20, 2021 News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

UPDATE: Tyler completed the Chattanooga Ironman in just over 12 hours, on Sept. 26. He finished #37 in his age group, an impressive showing! Tim and Laurie were at the finish line to help him celebrate this major accomplishment. Tim…
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October Aphasia Social Hours

Aphasia Social Hour Schedule for October 2020

October 1, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

During the Aphasia Social Hours this month, we will focus on discussions around what family means to you, a virtual tailgate!, the magic of movies, it’s fall y’all, and Halloween. Please register for each of the weeks you’d like to…
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Aphasia Social Hour Sept 2020 Schedule

Aphasia Social Hour Schedule for September 2020

September 3, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

We have set the September 2020 Aphasia Social Hour topics of discussion — join in the fun and register for all or any of them that spark your interest. Please note that beginning Sept. 10, we are changing the start…
Aphasialanguage skillsLiving with AphasiaSpeech RecoveryUCLLUMAP

Taking a Teamwork Approach to Recovery: Tom and Janice’s Story

January 13, 2020 Success Story, UMAP

  Name: Tom and Janice Herlihy Hometown: Burlingame, California  Tom and Janice are the kind of couple that when you mention one, you usually mention the other. Traveling, raising their kids, moving cross country, enjoying life — Tom and Janice,…
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Practice your communication with the U-M Aphasia Community Group!

January 8, 2020 Events, Group Therapy, News, UCLL, UMAP

  A new session of the U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group is starting soon and the new year is the perfect time to recommit to building your communication skills. All in the aphasia community are welcome to join, regardless of…
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Searching For Teletherapy, Finding UMAP

December 13, 2019 Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Stacy and Rhetta Johnstone  Hometown: Ventura, California Stacy and Rhetta Johnstone have been together for 40 years. “We kinda grew up together,” said Rhetta. “It’s always been fun being with Stacy.”  After Stacy’s stroke in 2016 and subsequent aphasia and…
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U-M Aphasia Program Featured in How Music Can Help Aphasia Article

August 21, 2019 General, News, UMAP

In 2013, country music super star Randy Travis suffered a massive stroke and resulting aphasia. A recent article in Everday Health details his journey: “The 54-year-old had a packed schedule with tour dates and an acting role in an upcoming…
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Aphasia Awareness month event 2019

Ted Baxter Shares his Story to Help Bring Aphasia Awareness

June 12, 2019 News, Success Story, UMAP

Ted W. Baxter, author of memoir Relentless, aphasia advocate, and former University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP)  client, returned to Ann Arbor to give voice to the millions of people in the U.S. with aphasia who may not be able…
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Putting Aside the Rivalry for Recovery: A Loyal Buckeye Fan Seeks Treatment at U-M

August 7, 2018 News, Success Story

Name: Cris Assif Hometown: Champions Gate, FL Cris Assif is a self-proclaimed “Buckeye for life,” but after a stroke paralyzed the entire right side of his body and left him unable to even swallow, he knew he needed the best…
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