LIFE Beyond Aphasia16 Maj 2024

#93 What Resilience Means in Aphasia with Lisa Milliken

In this episode of the Listen for Life podcast, host Genevieve Richardson interviews Lisa, a speech pathologist with extensive experience in rehabilitating adults with communication challenges. Here are the top takeaways from their conversation:

- Lisa shares her journey into the field of speech pathology, starting with her college majors in engineering and sciences before discovering her passion through her involvement in the debate team.

- She pursued a graduate degree in speech pathology and developed an interest in working with geriatric patients during her clinical training at a VA hospital.

- Lisa has primarily worked in skilled nursing facilities, providing direct patient care and serving as a supervisor and educator for other speech pathologists.

- She has taught over 400 courses at the continuing education level, focusing on interprofessional education to foster collaboration among different healthcare disciplines.

- Lisa emphasizes the importance of advocacy and collaboration within the speech pathology profession, particularly in relation to Medicare policy.

- She explains the complexities of the Medicare system and the need for speech pathologists to stay informed about changes in regulations and reimbursement rates.

- Lisa's upcoming book explores resilience from a Christian perspective and provides strategies for developing resilience in the face of stress and adversity.

- The book offers practical guidance for individuals in various caregiving roles and tailored strategies for different situations.

If you're interested in learning more about Lisa's work and gaining valuable insights into speech pathology and caregiving, check out her book when it becomes available on Amazon. And don't forget to visit the podcast's website for show notes and to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes. Keep uncomplicating aphasia with LIFE Speech Pathology!

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