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Is it normal to forget words while speaking? And when can it spell a problem?

We’ve all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can’t find the word we want to use, even though we’re certain we know it.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

West Lothian man with same brain condition as Bruce Willis speaks of the impact on his life

Scott Gardner (51) developed aphasia after experiencing stroke in 2021

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Bruce Willis’ Daughter Tallulah Says They Used To Joke ‘Die Hard Messed With Dad’s Ears’ Before They Knew What Was Going On

The family of Bruce Willis joked the actor had Die Hard-induced hearing loss prior to his aphasia diagnosis.

Cinemablend · Jun 1, 2023

Arnold Schwarzenegger praises Bruce Willis amid dementia battle and retirement

The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger has said some lovely things about former acting legend Bruce Willis amid his ongoing dementia battle and retirement from Hollywood

Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023

Courageous Hetton mum, 36, who tragically lost baby due to stroke learns to talk again

Julie Foster was left with no choice but to terminate her pregnancy due to her risk of a third stroke that could be fatal

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

Co Antrim woman opens up on how a stroke at 24 left her unable to speak

Keeley Murdock from Ballyclare is now raising awareness of aphasia and its impact on stroke survivors

Belfast Live · May 26, 2023

Janet Speight obituary

Other Lives: Playgroup leader who supported children to achieve their full potential, and later helped people with aphasia to lead rich, positive lives

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Aphasia rehabilitation program that saved Paul Fraser's speech expands over three Australian states

The aphasia rehabilitation program that helped stroke survivor Paul Fraser learn how to speak again is about to be expanded from one Queensland hospital service to eight hospital and health services across three states.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Mum's devastating health crisis left her unable to say her own children’s names

“At four o’clock that morning, I woke up and I was on the floor – I thought that was not normal and had never fallen out of bed... I got this feeling that something was not right"

Manchester Evening News · Feb 18, 2023

What is frontotemporal degeneration?

Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023