Can a person with aphasia talk to their spouse?

Companies will not understand that your spouse cannot talk to them personally about bills or contracts. The person with aphasia may become very sad or become depressed. After a stroke, the brain chemicals are all a mess. Couple that with losing your job, your role in the family, and possibly your friends and hobbies.

How can I support the National Aphasia Association?

give support. The National Aphasia Association has been providing information and support to people with aphasia and their caregivers for over twenty-five years. And we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our donors. Please consider making a donation today!

What happens to the left side of the brain in aphasia?

It’s most often caused by strokes in the left side of the brain that control speech and language. People with aphasia may struggle with communicating in daily activities at home, socially or at work. They may also feel isolated. Aphasia doesn’t affect intelligence.

Can a person with aphasia be discharged without a plan?

Your outpatient therapists may discharge you without any clear plans for what to do next. Many do not provide activities to continue or know about intensive aphasia therapy. You must do your own research, so start planning well before discharge.

Where can I find support for people with aphasia?

Aphasia impairs the ability to speak and understand others. Search our comprehensive aphasia-focused directory for support groups, aphasia centers and programs, as well as speech language professionals near you. what’s your zipcode? what are you looking for? what’s your State?

How long has the National Aphasia Association been around?

The National Aphasia Association has been providing information and support to people with aphasia and their caregivers for over twenty-five years. And we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our donors.

Your outpatient therapists may discharge you without any clear plans for what to do next. Many do not provide activities to continue or know about intensive aphasia therapy. You must do your own research, so start planning well before discharge.

How does aphasia affect a person’s intelligence?

Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.