Program: Conversations that Connect – Care Partner Series

Advisor: Maura Silverman

When: Every Tuesday in September from 12-1pm PM ET | 11am-12pm CT | 10-11am MT | 9-10am PT

More Information: Conversations that Connect is a supportive education series for care partners after an aphasia diagnosis. Communication may feel different, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each session combines trusted information, practical communication strategies, discussion, and hope – so you can feel more confident today and prepared for tomorrow.

• Week 1 – September 1 – Understanding Aphasia
• Week 2 – September 8 – Conversations that Work
• Week 3 – September 15 – Living Life with Aphasia
• Week 4 – September 22 – Caring for the Care Partner
• Week 5 – September 29 – Moving Forward Together

This series is designed for care partners, but all are welcome.

Resources from this program:

• Aphasia Care Partner page on the NAA website
• Tips for Communicating with Someone with Aphasia
• NAA Everyday Activity Guides
• Stroke Onward – Helping stroke survivors and families navigate the journey to rebuild identities and rewarding lives
• Give InKind – a virtual tool to organize meal trains and other support
• PPA / PPAOS:
  • NAA PPA / PPAOS Programs
  • The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (aftd.org)
• Slides:
  • Week 1 – Understanding Aphasia
  • Week 2 – Conversations that Work
  • Week 3 – Living Life with Aphasia
  • Week 4 – Caring for the Care Partner