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Getting Comfortable With Aphasia

Having communication difficulties after a stroke is common. It can also be quite frustrating for both the person and their loved ones. Aphasia might throw a wrench into your visits with your loved one, but you can learn how to become more comfortable with it by putting a few of our tips into action.

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The Vow He Kept

This is the true story of a long-time Total Care Connections client family. We have been given permission to share their story, and names have been changed to protect their privacy.

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Home Care Education

How to Choose a Home Care Agency

A practical guide to picking a home care agency: what home care covers, what it costs, how to narrow your list, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

Home Care Education

8 Best (Top) Home Care & Hospice Agencies in Colorado Springs, CO

Aside from being healthy, staying at home for as long as we want is one of the most desirable goals in life as we age. Aging in place offers significant benefits to elderly individuals and with the evolving needs of people, comes the solution to everything.

What care can look like day to day

What care can look like
day to day

Some of the ways care can support daily life at home.

Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight

Trusted by Families, Every Day

Trusted by Families,
Every Day

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

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"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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Leslie W., Family Member |

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"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

Getting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With AphasiaGetting Comfortable With Aphasia

Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

Let’s talk about what care could look like for your family

If you’re exploring care options, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is available to answer questions, explain next steps, and help you understand what support might look like at home.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Let’s talk about what care could look like for your family

If you’re exploring care options, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is available to answer questions, explain next steps, and help you understand what support might look like at home.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Let’s talk about what care could look like for your family

If you’re exploring care options, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is available to answer questions, explain next steps, and help you understand what support might look like at home.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Let’s talk about what care could look like for your family

If you’re exploring care options, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is available to answer questions, explain next steps, and help you understand what support might look like at home.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Let’s talk about what care could look like for your family

If you’re exploring care options, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is available to answer questions, explain next steps, and help you understand what support might look like at home.

Schedule a Free Assessment