#16 Advocacy in Aphasia By and For Your Loved One

Episode #16 Advocacy in Aphasia By and For Your Loved One with Aurora Azevedo "You should be advocating every day in every situation, not only for yourself but for your spouse or your friend or your partner." - Aurora Azevedo   DESCRIPTION Listening and giving time and space for your loved one with aphasia to communicate is key for their confidence, inclusion, and life.   HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE AURORA'S EXPERIENCE AT UT HEALTH IN SAN ANTONIO BUILD A STRONG TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TO HELP YOU ADVOCATING FOR YOUR PARTNER AURORA'S MEMORABLE CLIENT AND HIS ADVOCACY A PERSONALIZED ADVOCACY STATEMENT OUR TAKE-HOME LESSON AS A LISTENER SPOUSES AND CAREGIVERS NEED TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO TAKE OVER THE CONVERSATION FOR THEIR PERSON ASK THE PERSON WITH APHASIA HOW YOU CAN HELP HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH APHASIA ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES   Grab a copy of our eBook Top Tips for Aphasia Communication + Self-Care   For more content from this episode, including a Reader's Guide and Excerpts, subscribe to the Listen for LIFE Podcast Series HERE _________________   ☀️  LIVE SHOW ALERT  ☀️ The LIFE Speech Pathology SHOW THURSDAYS 11:00 AM CENTRAL Interact with the Host and Guests each Week View LIVE or Catch the Recording ON   👉🏻   LIFE Speech Pathology Facebook Page or 👉🏻  Listen For LIFE Podcast on Youtube!   For subscribers of the Listen for LIFE Podcast series, you will receive exclusive content from the live show when it posts to the podcast the following week.  Content includes a PDF summary of the episode with key takeaways and any materials such as ebooks, workbooks, or guides from the show.   Not sure if you subscribed to the podcast series or want to subscribe now?  Follow this link 🔗  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST SERIES  🔗   ___________________ 📆  FREE CONSULTATION  📆 Do you or your loved one have aphasia and want to know if you can do more with communication? Schedule a consultation today to discuss improving communication with your loved one with aphasia.   Visit our website to book a free consultation now.  🌟 DoLIFESpeechPathology.com 🌟