Send us a textCaring for Loved Ones with Aphasia: A Personal Journey with AnnIn this episode of the 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, we welcome Ann, Jon's wife, to discuss her experience caring for a partner with aphasia following his stroke. Ann shares her professional background in psychology and addiction therapy within the NHS, which provided her some tools in managing Jon's condition. The conversation covers the initial challenges, the importance of early intervention and therapy, and the support systems and strategies Ann employed to assist John's recovery. Ann emphasizes the value of support groups and staying positive, while highlighting her journey from managing overwhelming emotions to achieving significant milestones in Jon's rehabilitative process.00:00 Introduction to Anne Hirons00:46 Anne's Professional Background03:26 Initial Challenges and Discoveries05:56 Jon's Diagnosis and Early Days10:22 Communication and Therapy Techniques13:24 Impact on Relationship and Daily Life20:00 Advice for Caregivers23:15 Concluding Thoughts and GratitudeSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org

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