![]() I had trouble recalling the names of my best friends, forgot some of my past experiences, and I even struggled to identify the names of everyday objects at times. A few years ago, I sustained a concussion and I had significant difficulty remembering new and old information. Unfortunately, any disease or injury that affects the brain can result in the development of amnesia. However, examining the cause of amnesia, types, diagnosis, and treatment, will help increase understanding regarding this fascinating topic.įirst, why do people get amnesia? There are many different causes such as strokes, inflammation of the brain, hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, tumors, seizures, Alzheimer’s disease, certain medications, and concussions to name a few (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2022). While many have heard of amnesia, more detailed information about amnesia is lesser known. While Denise’s case is severe, it clearly illustrates what can happen to someone who is diagnosed with amnesia.Īmnesia is defined by the Mayo Clinic as “the loss of memories, including facts, information, and experiences” (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2022). However, she is still able to form new memories and has worked hard to rebuild her life and past relationships (Cooper, 2008). Some of her memories came back with time, but most did not. Even though everyone thought she would walk away unharmed, she woke up the next day and could not remember her name, who her family was, past experiences with her family, or who her friends were (Cooper, 2008). ![]() These are just five kinds of aphasia, and you can read more aphasia definitions here.Denise Reagor, a student at Texas Woman’s University, got hit in the head with a ball while with friends. This video shows a man with primary progressive aphasia, 2.5 years after his diagnosis: It’s a gradual loss of language, moving from subtle to severe when in advance stages. Primary Progressive Aphasia is actually a form of dementia where people lose the ability to speak, write, and read over time. This video shows an example of global aphasia following a stroke: People may have global aphasia for a short period of time following a brain injury or stroke, and then move into a different type of aphasia as their brain health begins to improve. People with global aphasia cannot speak many words and sometimes don’t understand speech. Here is an example of anomic aphasia, using a therapy technique to come up with the correct word: They get around the missing words by using many other similar words or filling in the blank spaces with vague fillers like “stuff” or “thing.” People with anomic aphasia understand speech and they can usually read, but you see the same difficulties in finding the right word in their writing. People with anomic aphasia can’t find the words they want to use, and this is particularly true when trying to come up with the correct noun or verb. Wernicke’s aphasia is sometimes called “fluent aphasia.” Wernicke’s aphasia also affects reading and writing. ![]() The problem is that the person isn’t forming coherent words, or those words aren’t coming together into coherent sentences. Speaking isn’t difficult in fact, the words pour out of the mouth with ease. Sarah Scott and her mother have made many videos in the years following her stroke, but this is an earlier one that highlights Broca’s aphasia: Broca’s aphasia is sometimes called “non-fluent aphasia.” At the same time, people with Broca’s aphasia tend to understand speech. People with this kind of aphasia have limited vocabulary and trouble finding the words they want to use. A person with Broca’s aphasia may only be able to say three or four words at a time. It takes a lot of effort to say words or string together sentences. These are the most common categories but not the only kinds of aphasia. We’ve created a succinct, shareable guide to several types of aphasia. The general public often doesn’t know that there are many types of aphasia, each presenting differently and helped by different types of therapy or communication tips. Part of Aphasia Awareness Month is bringing general information about aphasia to the public.
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