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Aphasia Conversation Group to launch next Monday in Letterkenny

Letterkenny/Milford

Aphasia Conversation Group to launch in Donegal next Monday in Letterkenny

An Aphasia Conversation Group will launch in Donegal on Monday next, October 10. Aphasia (pronounced “ah-fay-zee-ah”) is an acquired language impairment. It is caused by damage to the parts of the brain associated with language. Stroke is a common ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:33

Movies

Hollywood shows support for ‘awesome badass’ Bruce Willis after retirement

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have rallied around “awesome badass” Bruce Willis and his family following the announcement he will step back from his acting career. Director M Night Shyamalan, Breaking Bad star Dean Norris, Seth Green and ...

31 Mar 2022 at 06:55

Movies

Bruce Willis to step away from acting career after aphasia diagnosis

Bruce Willis will be “stepping away” from his acting career due to health issues, his family has announced. The US actor has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities. Disclosing the news ...

30 Mar 2022 at 18:55

Movies

Hollywood rallies around Bruce Willis following aphasia diagnosis

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have sent messages of support to Bruce Willis after his family announced he is “stepping away” from his acting career due to health issues. The US actor has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, a ...

30 Mar 2022 at 23:55

Movies

What is aphasia? Bruce Willis’ condition explained

The family of US actor Bruce Willis have announced that he is stepping back from his successful acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia. Disclosing the news on social media, his family said it had been a “really ...

30 Mar 2022 at 20:55

Movies

John Travolta praises Pulp Fiction co-star Bruce Willis as a ‘generous soul’

John Travolta has paid tribute to his Pulp Fiction co-star Bruce Willis as a “generous soul” following the announcement the 67-year-old will step back from his acting career. The actor shared memories of his “good ...

01 Apr 2022 at 05:55

Movies

John Travolta praises Pulp Ficton co-star Bruce Willis as a ‘generous soul’

01 Apr 2022 at 03:55

Movies

Matthew Perry says Bruce Willis will ‘remain in my prayers for a long time’

Friends actor Matthew Perry says Bruce Willis will “remain in my prayers for a long time” following the announcement the 67-year-old will step back from his acting career. The actor, who has recently been ...

01 Apr 2022 at 02:55

Features

Wonderful new initiative gives voice to aphasia sufferers in Donegal

Social Inclusion Week takes place in Donegal from March 26 to 30, and one particular event is aimed very much at individuals who may be feeling isolated because of a particular condition. The Aphasia ...

16 Mar 2023 at 12:33

Wendy Williams thanks well-wishers after sharing aphasia and dementia diagnosis

Former US talk show host Wendy Williams has thanked people for their “love and kind words” after it was announced she has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. Earlier this week, her team ...

24 Feb 2024 at 14:38

Around Carlow

Brain Injury survivor launches Aphasia Support group in County Carlow

Brain Injury Survivor, Paul Flinter is launching ‘Talking Heads’, a support group for anyone living with Aphasia in and around Carlow. This group will begin meeting at The Cabin Cafe, The Old ...

26 Apr 2024 at 09:33

Health

Mum forced to sell home and business after strokes left her speaking ‘gobbledygook’ and unable to say children’s names

A mum of three woke up unable to say her name or string a sentence together after randomly having a stroke on a hospital floor, in a “life-changing” event that left her “feeling worthless” ...

07 Feb 2023 at 07:00

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