Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that is typically caused by stroke and impairs a person's ability to understand, speak, read, and write.

Below are links that contain helpful information for individuals with stroke and their families

Information for families and stroke survivors:

National Aphasia Association

Aphasia Hope Foundation

The Internet Stroke Foundation

AZ Statewide Organizations.pdf

National Organizations.pdf

Healthy Aging is a lifelong process. It involves maintaining physical fitness, keeping the mind active, maintaining family and social relationships, and maintaining good self-esteem.

Communication plays a vital role in healthy aging, particularly in maintaining social health and psychological well being.

Information on Aging:

National Institute on Aging

American Federation for Aging Research