The researchers are based at the University of Manchester’s Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit. Dr Paul Conroy, Clinical Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy, said “We know from Stroke ...
Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word "cat" is stuck on the tip of your tongue.
Another major long-term effect of a stroke is cognitive impairment. Many stroke survivors struggle with memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and slower thinking. A study published in the Journal of ...
the National Aphasia Association estimates. The condition often results from a stroke or brain injury, but can develop over time due to brain tumors or progressive neurological disease.
Now, the father of three is working to raise awareness of aphasia by backing a new campaign by the charity Stroke Association. The organisation is launching a documentary which follows three ...