June Is National Aphasia Awareness Month

A Common Myth About Stroke Survivors

One in four stroke survivors experience some form of language impairment after a stroke. This impairment is called aphasia, a disorder of communication that damages a person's ability to use and comprehend language.

Because stroke survivors with aphasia have difficulty speaking and understanding language, they are often mistaken for having impaired cognitive functions. But aphasia does not affect intelligence.

» Learn about aphasia’s symptoms, treatment and management.

» Watch a webinar about aphasia and get aphasia resources.

How Two Men Learned to Communicate

“Aphasia is not like a cold, and it does not get better in a few weeks….But it does get better over time!” —Kurt, stroke survivor

Support Group Resources

You requested materials for support group meetings and we listened. National Stroke Association is excited to announce the Afib-in-a-box program for support groups.

• A DVD with two presentations on Afib by Dr. David Willis
• A discussion guide for group activities
• Act FAST magnets and wallet cards

Quantities are limited—order today! Group leaders—call 1-800-STROKES (787-6537) or email supportgroups@stroke.org for a complimentary Afib-in-a-box program for your stroke support group.

This activity is sponsored by an educational grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb/Pfizer, Inc. Partnership.

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Corporate Alliance Board Members

Chairman level
Allergan, Inc. • Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Genentech, Inc.

Executive level
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company/Pfizer Inc. Partnership 
•  Medtronic, Inc.  

Director level
Acorda Therapeutics • Allsup, Inc. • Avanir Pharmaceuticals
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Lundbeck • Patterson Medical