Did you know that music and singing can help to make new pathways in your brain. This can help you to re-learn and practice skills like talking, walking and moving. It can also help to improve wellbeing and mood Interestingly, people with aphasia can sometimes sing familiar songs using words they can’t say. Music is…
Raising awareness of aphasia is an important part of what Speakeasy does. We offer tailor made training to all sorts of groups and organisations. This week Mark and Gill were training physiotherapy students at Bolton University. It is important that they understand aphasia and know how to support people with aphasia to join in conversations …
As well as developing communication skills and confidence we encourage our groups to try new things and find ways to improve physical and mental wellbeing.