Friend Relationships Worsened
47%
Family Relationships Worsened
30%
The Impact of Aphasia on Friendship, Love, and Community
Aphasia is a condition that affects how a person can communicate — but it doesn’t end there.
In early 2023, we surveyed more than 600 people with aphasia to learn more about how aphasia affects their lives. The results reveal a somber picture of declining relationships and disrupted independence.
It all starts with communication.
Miscommunications are to blame for disruptions in relationships around the world every minute of every day. But what happens when a person loses communication abilities due to aphasia? When the words are hard to find, communication can cease entirely.
2 out of 3 people surveyed spend less time communicating with loved ones/friends since acquiring aphasia.
Nearly 50% of those surveyed say friendships worsened. Roughly a third say the same for family relationships.
How have your relationships with the following people changed since aquiring aphasia?
How has your participation in social networks changed since acquiring aphasia?
69% I do less with my social network than I used toTOP 3 CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITH APHASIA
Which of the following are your biggest challenges?
Difficulty communicating
90%
Loss of independence
43%
Loss of relationships
42%
How can Lingraphica help?
I would love to have access to the following resources:
47%
Online aphasia communities
Online aphasia communities
43%
Information and support groups
for people with aphasia
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