Brain Friends
Brain Friends the podcast is a space for neuro nerds and stroke survivors to talk about all things aphasia, language recovery, and community. Hosted by Dr. D. Seles, a neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist, and Angie C., 2x stroke survivor and aphasia advocate. Listen, laugh, and learn with these two stakeholders determined to make a difference in aphasia advocacy.
Brain Friends
Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
In this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders.
Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal."
Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explaining why certain tests are designed for specific populations and the importance of normalized testing.
What you'll learn:
- How strokes, TBIs, and dementia affect the brain differently
- Learn about the key indicators and testing differences that help diagnose cognitive impairments.
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge for individuals facing cognitive challenges.