Let' us know more about Aphasia
Veteran actor Bruce Willis, who has appeared in over 70 films, is retiring from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family announced on March 30
In a statement posted on Instagram by his daughter Rumer Willis, the family said the condition was affecting his cognitive abilities.
What is aphasia ?
According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine, aphasia is a language disorder that is caused by damage to the part of brain that controls comprehension and language expression
What is aphasia ?
What causes Aphasia ?
Aphasia can be caused by dementia, infections, strokes, head injuries and brain tumours. Aphasia leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others
Types of Aphasia ?
Broca aphasia, Wernicke aphasia and Global aphasia. Symptoms differ according to the type of aphasia a person has
Broca aphasia
Also known as expressive aphasia, patients are able to utter short and meaningful sentences and usually understand others
Wernicke aphasia
Sometimes also referred to as receptive aphasia, patients’ sentences become long and confusing. They also find it difficult to comprehend the words of other people
Global aphasia causes difficulties in both speech and the comprehension of language. Treatments for aphasia include speech-language therapy and group therapy for patients and family members
Families of aphasia patients are advised to simplify their own language, encourage the use of drawings and gestures for communication and look for support clubs