Cycling to Raise Funds and Awareness of Aphasia

Cycling to raise funds and awareness of Aphasia

By Richard Coffin The Voyageur 200 charity gravel cycling event returns next month.Officials say on Aug. 16 riders will be put through a rugged and rewarding test of endurance on gravel back roads and trails of Corbeil, Bonfield, Mattawa, North Bay, Callander and everywhere in between.  New for this year is an introductory 30 km course, to welcome riders who are new to gravel.  Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click hereFor more experienced …

New mental health program offers hope for stroke survivors with aphasia

L-R: Linda Pugliese (Speech Pathologist), Julianne Jamieson (Speech Pathologist), Dr Caroline Baker and Maggie Tolis (Social Worker). An innovative Australian study has trialled a new mental health intervention designed specifically for people with aphasia, a communication disability most commonly caused by stroke.  The program, called Aphasia PRevention, Intervention and Support in Mental health (Aphasia PRISM), aims to bridge a critical gap in…