Aphasia is a communication disorder that arises through stroke or brain damage. The severity and symptoms vary but people with aphasia often face communication barriers that negatively impact their quality of life.
The Aphasia Friendly Canada project from the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Windsor offers Canadian businesses training and resource development support to become Aphasia Friendly.
We also offer people with Aphasia and their care-givers in the Windsor-Essex region with support groups and resource listings. Contact us or learn more here – we will be continually updating this site with Information on Aphasia, our services, and on the growing list of Aphasia Friendly Businesses in Canada.
*See below for an opportunity to participate in an important care-giver study out of Nova Scotia*
Researchers at the IWK Health Centre, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, are looking to learn more about the experiences and challenges of unpaid caregivers of acquired brain injury survivors. If you care for a loved one with an acquired brain injury, you may be eligible to take part in an online study! The person you care for could be a child, a sibling, a friend, a spouse, a parent, or a relative.
As a participant in this study, you will be as to complete a 30-minute online questionnaire once every 6 months, for up to 2 years. The information received will be used to create resources and programs that support caregivers and improve well-being.
To be eligible to participate, caregivers need to:
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Be an unpaid caregiver of someone with an acquired brain injury
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Live in Canada
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Be able to read, write, and understand English
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Have access to a tablet, a smartphone, or a computer
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Be willing to fill out online questionnaires
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the research team toll-free at 1-877-341-8309 (extension 8) or caringforward@iwk.nshealth.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
