Condition: Brain health

Dysarthria vs Aphasia: What it is and What You Need to Know

Dysarthria vs Aphasia: What it is and What You Need to Know

The ability to communicate is essential to the human experience. With it we are able to express our ideas, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Speech and language disorders such as dysarthria and aphasia, however, can disrupt this essential ability, making both speech...
Hemiparesis vs Hemiplegia: What’s the Difference?

Hemiparesis vs Hemiplegia: What’s the Difference?

Two common conditions can develop after surviving a stroke: hemiparesis and hemiplegia. You may be asking yourself, “Are hemiparesis and hemiplegia the same thing?” Since these two medical conditions sound similar, people often confuse or use them interchangeably. But...
Adult Speech Therapy: What It Is & How It Works

Adult Speech Therapy: What It Is & How It Works

While most people associate speech and language therapy with children, especially those with developmental delays or a stutter, adults can greatly benefit from learning how to speak confidently and clearly, too. Whether a patient recently survived a stroke, wants to...