We are excited to share with you the news of a noteworthy achievement of one of our university’s department members. Dr. Jennifer Mozeiko, the Director of the Aphasia Rehab Lab at UConn and Associate Professor in our department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, has co-edited a new book titled “Caring for Loved ones with Aphasia after Stroke: A Narrative Guide for Caretakers, Families, and Friends.,” authored by the loved ones of those with aphasia. Dr. Mozeiko has worked alongside those with aphasia as well as with their family members in the aphasia language support groups and caregiver support groups at UConn for many years.
As many of you may know, aphasia is a language disorder that can affect one’s expressive and receptive language. It is usually caused by stroke but can result from traumatic brain injury, tumor or progressive disease. Dr. Mozeiko has been working in the field of aphasia for over a decade, focusing on research and interventions to support individuals with aphasia and their families. In this new book, caregivers of individuals with aphasia share their insights, experiences, and struggles with managing the daily communication challenges that arise when living with aphasia as well as dealing with the healthcare system. The book is a valuable resource for speech-language pathologists, healthcare professionals, and family members who want to improve their understanding of aphasia from the real life perspectives of loved ones and primary caregivers of those with the disorder.
Dr. Mozeiko’s approach in developing this work was to highlight the critical role of caregivers in supporting individuals with aphasia. Caregivers play a vital role in the lives of those with aphasia and their own lives are dramatically affected. We are proud of Dr. Mozeiko’s achievement and her ongoing commitment to advancing our understanding of aphasia and improving the lives of individuals with aphasia and their families. This new book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about aphasia and caregivers’ experiences.