National Aphasia Association

Aphasia, Resources

National Aphasia Association   OUR MISSION: Is to promote public awareness and understanding of aphasia, to promote research that aims to improve the lives of people with aphasia, and to provide support to all persons with aphasia and their caregivers. What is Aphasia?   Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension…

Stroke

Resources

https://www.stroke.org  Stroke Symptoms / Warning Signs   F.A.S.T warning signs  F = Face Drooping  A = Arm Weakness   S = Speech Difficulty   T = Time to call 911   Other stroke symptoms: numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, trouble walking, severe headache.  American Stroke Association   Our Mission: To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. …

Brain Center 

Resources

https://braincenter.org/resources/stroke-resources  National Aphasia Association (NAA)  Non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for persons with aphasia and their families.  To provide Access, research, education, rehab, therapeutic and advocacy services to individuals with Aphasia and their caregivers   Aphasia is due to injury to the brain- most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older victims.   For more information, please…