On the tip of my tongue - talking about Aphasia
by Jonathan Hirons and Rob Edwards
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<p><br>Jonathan Hirons's journey following his stroke and diagnosis of aphasia is both inspiring and informative. Here’s a summary of his experience and insights about aphasia:<br> <br> </p><p><b>Jonathan's Experience with Aphasia<br></b><br></p><p><b><br> 1. Initial Incident: </b></p><p><br></p><p>In January 2019, while in a business meeting, Jonathan began to feel strange and soon realized he could not communicate effectively. His colleagues quickly called for medical help.</p><p><b><br> 2. Medical Emergency: </b></p><p>He was rushed to University College Hospital, where scans revealed he had suffered a stroke due to a bleed on the brain. He spent five nights in the hospital and was diagnosed with aphasia.</p><p><b><br> <br> 3. Impact on Daily Life:</b></p><p><br> - Jonathan struggled with basic tasks such as speaking, reading, and writing.<br> - He had memory issues, recalling only his postcode but not his full address or other personal information.<br> - He faced challenge