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For Me, It All Started After a Stroke. In 2022, I had a stroke. My language changed. My reading changed. My writing changed. My balance changed. I’m not the same person I was before my stroke. But I’m still me. During the last four years, I discovered something unexpected. Recovery isn’t only about therapy. It’s…
Aphasia Awareness through Stories On June 16, 2026, three National Aphasia Association Ambassadors came together at Scranton Library in Madison, Connecticut, to talk about aphasia. Our goals were simple. We wanted people to learn what aphasia is and why it matters. Aphasia affects about two million Americans, often after a stroke or other brain injury.…
Everyday Brain isn’t a medical term. It is a concept. A way of thinking about the brain we use every day. Everyday Brain is not about perfection. It is not even about having the “best” brain. It’s about learning how your brain works in everyday life. What helps your brain work as effectively as possible?…