by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jul 27, 2026
Dementia affects millions of individuals and families worldwide, creating challenges that extend beyond memory loss. As symptoms progress, people living with dementia may experience difficulties with communication, problem solving, daily activities, and social... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jul 21, 2026
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurological condition that gradually affects a person’s ability to communicate. Unlike aphasia caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury, PPA results from progressive neurodegenerative diseases that primarily impact language... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jul 1, 2026
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s daily life, including attention, memory, language, problem solving, reading, and executive functioning. Recovery often requires consistent, targeted therapy that addresses both cognitive and... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jul 1, 2026
Overview of Aphasia Aphasia is a language disorder that occurs when areas of the brain responsible for language are damaged. Most commonly caused by stroke, aphasia can also result from traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, infections, or neurodegenerative diseases.... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jun 26, 2026
What is Conduction Aphasia? Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to areas of the brain responsible for communication. While many people are familiar with aphasia following a stroke, fewer have heard of conduction aphasia, a relatively uncommon type that...
