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2 million people in the United States have aphasia

By Laura Malis | November 17, 2025

Aphasia on the Connecticut Shoreline: What It Is, Who It Affects, and How to Get Help What Is Aphasia? Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain. It can affect speaking, listening,…

Six people with aphasia shared their achievements

By Laura Malis | November 7, 2025

Surviving and Thriving with Aphasia: Stories of Strength, Recovery, and Hope Living with aphasia can feel like entering a new world of communication — one that requires patience, creativity, and courage. In this post, I’m…

Aphasia Vacation

By Laura Malis | October 4, 2025

My Aphasia Vacation On my aphasia vacation, I spent a month exploring life in  Michigan. It was a blast. We hiked in state parks. We filled our camper van, our shoes and our feet with…

Global Aphasia

By Laura Malis | September 21, 2025

Aphasia on the Road: Ryan and Jess’s Journey of Hope Exploring Michigan, understanding Global Aphasia, and celebrating courage and connection. Right now, I’m on vacation in Michigan, traveling in our camping van and enjoying the…

Aphasia Speaking Out

By Laura Malis | September 18, 2025

Aphasia Speaking Out 2025. Free. Aphasia at Home or as a group Whether you’re a person with aphasia, a care partner, a student, or a professional, this event is for you. And the National Aphasia…

My Speech Therapist Taught me about Spoon Theory

By Laura Malis | September 2, 2025

Spoon Theory helped … a lot. The Spoon Theory was invented by Christine Miserandino, an award-winning lupus patient advocate and writer. Christine explained how ordinary activities can consume more energy for someone with a chronic…

My third written blog. I used to write about travel and retirement. Now Aphasia.

By Laura Malis | September 2, 2025

My Third Written Blog. Why? Because I Have Aphasia. Why I’m Writing This Blog If you’ve looked around the Aphasia at Home website, you already know a little about me. I’m from Connecticut, and I…