In March 2022, actor Bruce Willis’ family announced that he was retiring from acting after an aphasia diagnosis. This announcement drew national attention to aphasia and its impact on people’s quality ...

Medical: loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) Aphasia, the cruel illness resulting from a stroke ...

When Kerry Flanders suffered a stroke three years ago that left her unable to speak, it was the determination and love of her partner Jaye Cartwright that helped the couple find the strength to cope.

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

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, ...

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a medical condition that leaves patients struggling to understand language and communicate. The TV star was also diagnosed with ...

Aphasia is a language disorder that can affect a person’s use of language. It can impact their ability to speak, to understand, to read and to write, but not necessarily all of these. It often happens ...