Aphasia is language disorder that affects communication, and can sometimes change the dynamics of the conversation.
ÅbenSnak, a sub-brand for the stroke association Hjernesagen, is a website with aphasia-friendly digital conversation cards that support communication between relatives and people with aphasia. Designed to make it easier to be together and talk about difficult topics.
People with aphasia wanted diverse and modern illustrations
When a life-changing event happen the primary caregiver might forget to look after themselves. With the question “When have you last talked about your future/dreams/feeling?” we check-in on the relative and give them a tool to fulfil their needs of communication now that aphasia is a part of the family’s life.
The relatives are primary responsible for communication, so the programs value must speak to them.