In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, ...
June marks Aphasia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia, a language disorder that affects communication abilities following brain damage, often due to stroke. Aphasia ...
We have all witnessed a certain magic that happens when an occupational therapist walks into a patient’s room in a long-term care setting. While others may see deficits, cluttered assisted devices, or ...
Approximately 40 percent of stroke survivors experience aphasia, a language impairment that can affect their speech production and comprehension as well as writing and reading. In half of these cases, ...