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Building Community

Amplify is committed to offering community resources accessible to everyone. 

Social engagement reduces our risk of cognitive decline, improves physical and mental wellbeing and offers support to others struggling with a communication or cognitive challenge. 

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Together we can make Lane County a healthier place to live. 

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Aphasia Conversation group

Aphasia Conversation Group

A free service to the Eugene-Springfield community

Communication is the glue that binds us together in families and communities.

This conversation group is dedicated to revitalizing that connection for individuals living with aphasia. Whether you've experienced a stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's, or are dealing with a new or long-

standing diagnosis, such as dementia, all are welcome. Join us in supporting each other’s journey for better communication.

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Meetings held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 2 - 3 PM at Campbell Community Center. Sessions alternate between language intensive instruction and hands-on activities where we put those language skills to practice. Family members welcome and included. See the schedule of meetings and topics here. 

Registration is simple and can be done over the phone, via zoom or in person. We'll guide you through the process. 

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All participants must have a diagnosis of acquired aphasia either documented from a previous medical encounter or by completing a communication screen with Amplify Speech Therapy. (Waived if referred from another speech pathologist)

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Upcoming Presentations

Stay tuned for future community projects. In the mean time, check out how Amplify has committed to outreach in past community events below. 

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Past Community Events

Dementia Documentary & Discussion
Hosted by Amplify Speech Therapy, Alzheimer's Association, AARP Oregon &
University of Oregon HEDCO Clinic

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The evening was a success! Thank you to our attendees, Panelists, UO student volunteers, and Eugene's Campbell Community Center.

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We kicked off the event with a presentation by Lori Stanton of the Alzheimer's Association, followed by the film screening of Keys Bags Names Words then a panel discussion. The panelists consisted of by Dr. McKay Sohlberg a professor and ASHA Fellow renowned for her contribution to cognitive rehabilitation, Lori Stanton, Program Director of Alzheimer's Association Oregon, and Carmen Perez Snyder, Director of Community Outreach for AARP Oregon. 

UO HEDCO and Amplify Speech Therapy teamed up to offer free cognitive screening to the attendees in an effort to reduce risk in our community with early detection and resources.

Past Events

  • Amplify presented on Interventions in Assistive Technology for People Experiencing Memory Challenges at the Mini McGinty Conference in Eugene, an event sponsored the the Alzheimer's Association of Oregon. May 7 learn how to maximize independence and stay in your home longer with the right supports. 

  • Engage Eugene sponsored by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon. Amplify presented on word finding strategies, a common complaint with Parkinson's. April 27, 2-4 at Campbell Community Center

  • BIPOC Panel for CSD students April 25. Returning to support and mentor Oregon's future Speech Language Pathologists

  • Brain Gain: How Social Engagement and Physical Exercise Elevate Cognitive Wellness at the Riverbend Stroke Support Group in Eugene

  • Mind Matters - A Free Memory Workshop. Learn about the types of memory we have and how to improve everyday memory with strategies. June 3 at the Campbell Community Center in Eugene, Oregon. This class sold out! Stay tuned for another offering.

  • How Parkinson's Can Affect Communication & Swallowing for Parkinson's Resources of Oregon June 18, 3:30  at Hilyard Community Center in Eugene, Oregon. 

  • Guest Speaker at Crescent Park Independent Living Facility's Stroke Support Group, August 9

  • Presenting "Conversation is the Most Important Executive Function" at the monthly Hill's Admin Meeting, August 21 

  • Presenting "Maximizing Cognitive Health Outcomes with Group Exercise: How Social and Physical Activity Promote Brain Health" at the Learn Something New Series at Crescent Park, August 2

  • Documentary Film & Discussion on Dementia at The Marquis Community. Free Event for people who live with dementia or anyone who works in this field. Join the discussion, share resources on Oct 6. ​

  • Poster Presentation Early Detection of Cognitive Decline: Are Current Screening Methods Sufficient? at the Oregon Geriatrics Society Annual Conference, October 2024

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