What We Do.

Memory and Aphasia Care provides therapy, counseling and support for individuals and families coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal Dementia, including Primary Progressive Aphasia, and other cognitive conditions including stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Our Work

• + Speech/Memory Therapy focuses upon communication, memory strategies and difficulty with swallowing. Click here to see examples of the issues we help our clients with.
  • Difficulty with word finding
  • Difficulty with comprehending speech
  • Difficulty with reading or writing
  • Difficulty with numbers
  • Forgetting the names of important people, places or events
  • Misplacing everyday items
  • Difficulty managing calendar
  • Difficulty managing finances
  • Difficulty managing medications
  • Asking the same question over and over
  • Difficulty initiating meaningful activities
  • Difficulty sequencing everyday tasks
  • Difficulty transitioning to a new environment (e.g., assisted living facility)
  • Difficulty with swallowing
• + Occupational Therapy focuses upon strategies to increase independence and safety in activities of daily living (i.e. bathing), instrumental activities of daily living (i.e. cooking) and self-care activities. Click here to see examples of the issues we help our clients with.
  • Difficulty with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing)
  • Difficulty with instrumental activities of daily living (i.e. cooking)
  • Self-Care activities
  • Comprehensive home safety evaluations
  • Home exercise programs
  • Difficulty using the telephone/TV
  • Getting lost around home or community
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention
  • Low vision
  • Visual-spatial deficits
  • Functional mobility
  • Incontinence
  • Difficulty transitioning to a new environment (e.g., assisted living facility)
• + Physical Therapy focuses upon strategies to increase mobility and physical capacity to participate in daily activities that improve quality of life. Click here to see examples of the issues we help our clients with.
  • Generalized weakness
  • Feelings of dizziness
  • Reduced flexibility
  • Reduced endurance
  • Pain
  • Loss or limitations of function
  • Fear of falling or risk of falling
  • Reduced or difficulty walking
  • Assessment and training of adaptive equipment
• + Cognitive Classes are virtual Cognitive Classes, designed for people living with memory loss and aphasia. Please call our office for details about our upcoming courses at (630) 800-2444.
  • Our Cognitive Classes are designed by expert speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists.
  • Each course immerses participants in a topic
    • Current course topics: Ornithology (the study of birds) and Ocean Life.
  • Goal of classes:
    • Unique opportunity for life-long learning in a safe environment, with others who experience memory or language challenges.
    • Opportunity for increased engagement and socialization.
  • Class Structure:
    • Presentation of digital content (shared screen)
    • Oral reading by class facilitator or participants
    • Watching videos
    • Class discussion
    • Optional Homework: Printable Activities

Memory and Aphasia Care's Unique Person-Centered Model

• Memory and Aphasia Care therapists undergo extensive training on the different types of dementias and evidence-based interventions.
• Memory and Aphasia Care therapists specialize in conducting home safety evaluations, modifying the environment, creating personalized memory and communication aids, and providing ongoing education and support.
• We also specialize in creating individualized programs for cognitive retraining.
• We offer Medicare reimbursable, individualized outpatient treatment.

Cognitive Classes

Our Cognitive Classes provide a unique opportunity for life-long learning in an environment that is supportive of memory and language difficulties. Each course immerses participants in a topic that promotes engagement and socialization. The class format includes oral reading, videos, class discussion and printable home activities.

Class Details

• 7-week courses over Zoom
• Meets once a week for 90 minutes
• Small groups of 5-6 people
• Facilitator: Expert Occupational Therapist
• $315 per 7-week course

Upcoming Classes

• Winter Courses beginning in January 2024
• Topic: Yellowstone National Park
• Enrolling now! Contact our office at (630) 800-2444 to sign up