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Aphasia versus Dysphagia

Q: Hello! My mother suffered a stroke two summers ago, and has been left with residual difficulties with communication. I have heard this referred to both as aphasia and dysphagia, but she does not have any swallowing impairments. Have you ever come across this verbiage? Thank you. A: Aphasia and dysphasia (with an “S”) are […]

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Q: My father was in a minor car accident and has been diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury. While there are obvious changes to me in how he is able to manage his finances and household, all friends and family members that see him occasionally comment how he is the same old guy, and […]