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Two guys with brain injuries share the lived experience in collaboration with a speech/language pathologist. Co-hosts Ken and Jesse interview peers about their experiences following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and healthcare professionals and friends and family members who spend time with people following ABI. Melissa Capo, M.S., CCC/SLP, along with graduate students, supports the co-hosts in the planning, interviewing and review of podcast episodes. An audio engineer professional and his st ...
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In this episode, Melissa and the hosts talk with Shelly about how she sustained her initial injury and (then subsequent injuries) and challenges and strategies associated with losing your ability to drive and having to rely on transportation services. Listen for some strategies and a potential business idea for entrepreneurs out there!…
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Episode 8: Home Health Aides Shelly Part 1
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More on the highs and lows of having Home Health Aides. In this episode Shelly describes characteristics and behaviors of excellent aides and some red flags to watch out for. She discusses her use of a Self-advocacy training video to orient and train new Home Health Aides and also tells her two worst aide stories. Heads up- one is X-rated.…
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Episode 7: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 2
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In Part 2 of this conversation, Kim Verner discusses different types of guardianships, including representative payees and how caregivers can help adults with Acquired Brain Injury maintain independence in a supportive environment. *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, USA in April 2024.By Effitpodcast0
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Episode 6: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 1
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In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, the guys interview Elder Law and Disability Attorney, Kim Verner. She describes how to set up a Special Needs Trust and the important aspects of estate planning following Acquired Brain Injury. *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY in April 2024.By Effitpodcast0
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In this episode, Jesse interviews Ken about his recent experience moving to a new home. They separate physical/mobility challenges associated with hemiparesis from cognitive challenges after ABI. Cognitive strategies include labeling drawers and cabinets and asking family to help organize. Physical accommodations include moving appliances and fixtu…
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In this episode, Allison discusses overcoming shame and obstacles following her ABI. She talks about her experience with aphasia and acquiring and succeeding in a job. The group talks about fishing and making friends after brain injury.By Effitpodcast0
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Ken and Jesse talk with Molly and share their tips on managing home health aids. The group shares attributes to look for in an aid who will help foster independence and how to spot a not-so-good one. They all share their worst aid stories- one stinks worse than the others. *Episode transcript available.…
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*Note: this episode was recorded in December 2023 when The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, USA, had just announced it was closing.* In the conversation: Jesse, Ken and Melissa Capo, speech/language pathologist. Jesse interviews Ken about his experience with aphasia (an acquired communication disorder that can result from brain injury including s…
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In this introductory episode, Ken and Jesse describe the purpose of the podcast and provide background information about their Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). Ken describes his stroke and his interest before and after. Jesse describes the conditions around his anoxic injury and his challenges since. He also describes his current interests.…
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