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Advances in science mean that people are more likely to survive a stroke or live for many years after being diagnosed with a degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s. But the communication deficits that often accompany a brain injury or chronic neurologic condition—including problems with speech, language, voice, memory, and/or swallowing—can severely impact quality of life.

If you are a caregiver coping with these challenges, this book can help you and your loved one. Written by a team of experts in speech-language pathology, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of caregiving and features relatable patient examples. Providing answers to common questions, definitions of complex medical terms, and lists of helpful resources, this book also

• touches on expected, age-related changes in communication, memory, swallowing, and hearing abilities;
• offers practical strategies for caregivers to cope with speech, language, and voice problems and to maximize their loved one’s ability to communicate;
• reveals how caregivers can assist their loved ones with swallowing challenges to maintain good nutrition and hydration;
• provides crucial information on how caregivers can handle grief and take care of themselves during the caregiving process; and
• explains how to incorporate the arts—as well as a loved one’s hobbies and interests—into their communication or memory recovery.

256 pages, softcover

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