The Gift of Music
By Christine MacLean A note from Karen Mulder: Christine shared this story with me during one of my speaking...
The Gift of Music
Wisdom Stories
Never Say She’s in a Better Place
Never Say She’s in a Better Place
Guest post by Robert Luidens Note from Karen: this wisdom was shared with me by Robert Luidens, a pastor with the...
I Had a Stroke at Age 41. Here’s How My Friends and Family Helped Me Recover
I Had a Stroke at Age 41. Here’s How My Friends and Family Helped Me Recover
Guest Post by Ted Baxter In 2005, I was at the top of my game-a successful business man in peak physical condition....
My Loved One Has Aphasia. How Can I Help?
My Loved One Has Aphasia. How Can I Help?
Guest post by Ted Baxter If your loved one has aphasia, your means of communication with them has been drastically...
Bring a Touch of Home to Someone in the Hospital
Bring a Touch of Home to Someone in the Hospital
How can you make someone’s hospital stay more pleasant? Ted Baxter was 41 years old when he suffered a massive...
How to Help Your Teen Cope with Grief
How to Help Your Teen Cope with Grief
Tears spilled gently from my eyes as I watched my 19-year-old daughter triumphantly cross the finish line of her...
Tips for Visiting a Friend with Wernicke’s Aphasia
Tips for Visiting a Friend with Wernicke’s Aphasia
My friend Ginger had a stroke a few months ago, which resulted in Wernicke’s Aphasia. This means that although...
Activity Ideas for Stroke Survivors
Activity Ideas for Stroke Survivors
When my friend Ginger had a stroke, we needed to find creative ways to visit with one another because she had...
