Listen "Overcoming Aphasia - Nigel Cheffers-Heard and Paula Fernley"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textSurviving Stroke and Navigating Aphasia: Nigel's StoryThis podcast episode titled 'On the Tip of My Tongue' features Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discussing aphasia, a language impairment often caused by a stroke or brain injury. They interview Paula Fearnley and Nigel Cheffers-Heard to hear Nigel's journey of recovering from a stroke that resulted in aphasia. Paula shares her challenges as a caregiver, their struggles with the healthcare system, and Nigel's progress over six years. The episode explores the social and occupational difficulties faced by aphasia patients and highlights the importance of community support, exercise, and persistence in recovery. It concludes by addressing the need for better workplace integration for those affected by aphasia.00:00 A Shocking Turn of Events00:29 Introduction to the Podcast00:47 Understanding Aphasia01:25 Nigel's Stroke Journey04:07 The Struggle for Diagnosis07:42 Recovery and Rehabilitation10:57 Challenges in Daily Life25:16 Returning to Work31:58 Supporting Stroke Survivors36:57 Conclusion and ResourcesSay Aphasia ExeterSupport 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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