Bilingualism is becoming more and more frequent and is considered a plus in this era of widespread globalization. However, can this skill turn into a disadvantage, when someone acquires aphasia? More precisely, if a bilingual person suffers brain damage (i.e. stroke, head trauma, dementia) and this results in a language impairment called aphasia, then the two languages can be disrupted, thus increasing the challenge of language rehabilitation. According to Dr. Ana ...Sunday 29 September 2013
Study Sheds Light on Using One Language to Relearn Another
Bilingualism is becoming more and more frequent and is considered a plus in this era of widespread globalization. However, can this skill turn into a disadvantage, when someone acquires aphasia? More precisely, if a bilingual person suffers brain damage (i.e. stroke, head trauma, dementia) and this results in a language impairment called aphasia, then the two languages can be disrupted, thus increasing the challenge of language rehabilitation. According to Dr. Ana ...
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