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The goal of the Communication Bridge at UChicago is to develop optimal evidence-based strategies to maximize communication participation and quality of life and minimize burden for persons with PPA and related dementias and their communication partner.

06/04/2026

June is Aphasia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders that affect how people speak, understand language, read, or write. One form of aphasia is Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), a neurological condition that gradually impacts communication abilities over time.

While aphasia can make communication more difficult, it does not affect intelligence. Many people living with aphasia know exactly what they want to say, but may have trouble expressing it.

At the HAARC Center, we support research that help individuals and families affected by conditions like PPA stay connected and engaged. One of those programs is Communication Bridge-3 (CB3), a research study designed to support communication and quality of life for people living with PPA and their communication partners through personalized, virtual intervention and resources.

Learn more about CB3 today: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

05/29/2026

What if the hardest part of losing someone wasn't the goodbye, but the silence between the memories?

We are fighting to decode the complex brain pathologies that drive dementia: to move past the labels and find the breakthroughs that actually change lives.

We’re at 70% of our goal with just 48 hours left to reach the finish line. We don’t just need supporters; we need champions to help us bridge the final gap.

Will you help us secure the data that saves memories?

Donate today ➡️ ucmtribute.org/Run4Papa2026

Time matters. Your gift matters. Let’s finish this.

Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care - HAARC Center

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Ollie Fegter on successfully presenting her PhD thesis last week, titled “Web Application Use to Support Language and Communication Intervention in Primary Progressive Aphasia.”

Ollie did a wonderful job sharing her insights and highlighting the impactful work being done through Communication Bridge. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and grateful for her dedication to advancing support for individuals and families affected by PPA.

Congratulations, Ollie! We wish you all the best on the next step of your journey!

05/11/2026

Communication Bridge 3 is still enrolling for its current clinical trial! We’re looking for adults diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners to join the Communication Bridge 3 study. The goal? To find real, evidence-based strategies that support communication and quality of life.

- All sessions take place remotely via Zoom

- No cost to participate—compensation is provided

- Participants will participate in sessions with licensed clinicians

Learn more and see if you're eligible: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

04/23/2026

Communication Bridge is still enrolling for its current clinical trial!

We’re looking for adults diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners to join the Communication Bridge 3 study. The goal? To find real, evidence-based strategies that support communication and quality of life and ease the burden on families and care partners.

All sessions take place remotely via Zoom. No cost to participate.

Participants will receive intervention sessions with licensed clinicians and participate in exercises through a custom web application.

Learn more or see if you're eligible:

https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

03/30/2026

Communication is how we stay connected — and that connection matters to our quality of life. Our Communication Bridge Clinical Trial is enrolling people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners. This trial identifies evidence-based strategies to maximize communication participation and quality of life and minimize burden for persons with PPA and their communication partners. Because every conversation counts.

Learn more: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

02/10/2026

Communication matters — especially when living with memory changes or dementia.

Our Communication Bridge study is enrolling participants! This research helps us better understand how people with PPA and their care partners can stay engaged, connected, and supported through personalized communication strategies.

Let’s build bridges — together. Learn more: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

01/13/2026

Our current clinical trial, Communication Bridge 3, continues to build on our initial work and mission - maximize communication participation and quality of life and minimize burden for persons with PPA and their communication partners.

To date, we are over halfway to the 100 participant enrollment goal, with 65 participant dyads enrolled from countries across the globe! Learn more about the trial and if you or a loved one qualifies here: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

12/09/2025

The new issue of Alzheimer's Today Magazine has just been published, featuring an exclusive interview with Emma Heming Willis on the life-changing FTD diagnosis of her husband, Bruce Willis.

Click Here to read this issue: https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-latest-issue/

12/08/2025

The Communication Bridge research study at the The University of Chicago is currently enrolling individuals diagnosed with PPA and their care partners. This online trial personalizes speech-language therapy, tailored strategies, and support for maintaining communication and connection.

By joining, you’ll not only access expert care—you’ll also contribute to research that’s helping others living with PPA.

Learn more or see if you’re eligible: haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge

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850 E 58th Street
Chicago, IL
60637

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