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People in My Life

Add the names of people you talk about. These will appear in your notebook organized by relationship.

Immediate Family

Extended Family

Siblings, grandchildren, in-laws, etc.

Friends

Neighbors

Healthcare Providers

Doctors, therapists, pharmacists, etc.

Service Providers

Hairdresser, plumber, handyman, etc.

Places I Go

Select places you visit regularly, then add specific names if you'd like.

Medical

Shopping

Community

Recreation

My Home

Select the rooms and areas in your home. We'll include vocabulary for each space.

Home Type

Main Living Areas

Outdoor Areas

Home Features

Select items you have that you might talk about

Interests & Activities

Select activities you do or talk about. We'll include relevant vocabulary.

Hobbies & Leisure

Social Activities

Entertainment

Health Information

Add medications and health conditions you may need to discuss during appointments.

My Medications

Health Conditions

Select any that apply

Medical Equipment / Aids

Select any you use

Words I Often Need

These words will appear on your "Essential Words" page at the front of your notebook for quickest access.

Words I Frequently Can't Find

Think about recent conversations. What words did you struggle to recall?

Common Problem Word Categories

Many people with aphasia have trouble with similar words. Select categories to add:

My Typical Week

Regular activities help us include phrases for talking about your schedule.

Regular Weekly Activities

Daily Routines

Select routines you might discuss

Anything Else?

Add any other words, names, or topics important in your daily life.

Pets

Vehicles

Other Important Words or Names

Add anything else that's important and hard to recall