Conversation is the most fundamental brain exercise we engage in every day. The benefits of social engagement can’t be overstated. Science suggests we could lower our risk of dementia and preserve brain health with an active social life. This article places a focus on stroke recovery and Parkinson's disease to show how social connection can have positive impacts in brain health.
Dementia can causes changes to communication as the disease progresses. Learn about these changes and how speech therapy can help support communication even when words fail us.
Aphasia, by definition, is a language impairment and does not suggest any other cognitive deficit. It is a common consequence of stroke, brain tumor, head injury or similar conditions. Each case of aphasia is different and no two brains are the same.
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