Category: communication
The Gift of Advocacy
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”- Maya Angelou. In this case, the ‘others like me’ for whom I am …
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Just A Good Ol’ Boy
The APTA National Fly in Day was brought to my attention one day during lecture. When I first heard about this opportunity, I questioned whether my knowledge of the physical therapy profession, as well as my interest in advocacy (I …
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Be the Change You Hope to See
This past week I had the opportunity to attend Washington, DC to visit the APTA Headquarters and visit with congressional members to advocate for the physical therapy profession and our patients. My advocacy journey began this past spring when Eva …
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That’s a Fact! Quick Tips for Aphasia-Friendly Communication
The good news is that you already do aphasia-friendly communication in your day-to-day life, you just don’t realize it. We’ve created two posts to help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to best practices. We’ve rounded up some …
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Ten Steps for Healthy Aging
Living a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps …
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Advocating for Medicare Fee Cuts
On September 13th and 14th , I was fortunate enough to be a part of the APTA 100 year centennial celebration in Washington DC. During my time in Washington DC I met leaders within the APTA and gained a greater …
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