So apparently my mom had a "minor stroke" earlier this week. I've only been able to have a single ~15 minute conversation with her so far (she lives in another state), but from what I gather she's ...

Language disturbances (aphasia) are common after stroke and can manifest as difficulty identifying the correct word to use (semantic problems) and/or difficulty pronouncing words (phonemic problems).

According to the National Aphasia Association, about 2 million U.S. citizens live with aphasia, but only two-thirds of Americans are aware of the condition, a communication disorder that often occurs ...

'Hello, I'm Bond," said Rick Daley, stepping from his family's brick house into the yard and shaking his head. What he said was different from what he meant. But Mr. Daley's real identity became clear ...

The Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC) is the premier resource in Houston for those whose lives are affected by aphasia. HARC is dedicated to generating awareness and support, facilitating ...

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Aphasia occurs when a brain disorder affects a person’s language abilities, such as speaking, reading, and writing. The type of aphasia a person has depends on where damage occurs in the brain.