Conversation is the most fundamental brain exercise we engage in every day. The benefits of social engagement can’t be overstated. Science suggests we could lower our risk of dementia and preserve brain health with an active social life. This article places a focus on stroke recovery and Parkinson's disease to show how social connection can have positive impacts in brain health.
A stroke can impact one's ability to communicate effectively. Add the other stressful life changes that a stroke can cause and it can create a strain on stroke recovery, relationships and wellbeing. This is a speech pathologist's guide in how to have important conversations with your loved ones when aphasia is an obstacle.
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