06/03/2026
Many people are unfamiliar with aphasia, which is even more reason to highlight Aphasia Awareness Month.
• About 2 million Americans are living with aphasia, with around 180,000 diagnoses a year.
• Aphasia affects a person’s speech and language cognition abilities.
• It often occurs after a stroke or from progressive conditions like Alzheimer’s.
• Aphasia can impact anyone of any age, though older adults are most commonly affected.
Aphasia is sometimes mistaken for dementia, though individuals with aphasia retain memory and intellect but cannot express it. Visit the link in the comments if you’d like to learn more.