Author name: Barbara Van Dyne, M.A. Speech-Language Pathologist

Barbara Van Dyne, M.A., CCC, is a speech/language pathologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of adult communication and cognitive disorders. She has worked with a variety of speech, language, cognitive and memory deficits in acute hospital settings, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities and home health venues. She is on the board of directors of the Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County, CA. She was certified by the American Speech and Language Association (https://www.asha.org) and licensed by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance prior to her retirement in 2022. She is the author of two therapy manuals: 52 Weeks: Social Themes for Language Stimulation and 12 Months: Fun Facts and Trivia.

How to Communicate with People Who Have Memory Loss

If you have a loved one or friend who has recently suffered from a condition that has caused them to lose memory, you’ve probably noticed that communicating with them is a bit more challenging. Remember, just because people have suffered from memory loss doesn’t mean they don’t remember how they feel about you or how […]

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How to avoid absentmindedness in a relationship

How to Avoid Absentmindedness in a Relationship

It’s easy to get lost in our own thoughts and neglect the people we care about. If your partner has expressed that they have felt neglected or hurt because of your forgetfulness, you might be wondering how to avoid absentmindedness in a relationship. You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you

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