Why Are Names So Hard with Aphasia? My Loved One Can’t Say My Name After Stroke

Why are names so hard with aphasia? Is this normal? Part of the "Aphasia Explained" series This is one of the most confusing (and emotional) parts of aphasia, for both the person with aphasia and the people who love them. In this video, I break down: Why names are actually some of the hardest words to say The difference between recognizing someone and saying their name Why this happens even in normal aging (and why aphasia makes it harder) If your loved one can’t say your name, it doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten you. The connection is still there. The word is just hard to access. 💛 This video is for: People with aphasia Spouses, family members, and caregivers Anyone trying to better understand communication after stroke 📝 Pay-what-you-can worksheets & practice resources: https://ko-fi.com/aphasiawithbri 📩 Free tips & tricks: https://aphasiawithbri.com/subscribe #aphasia #strokerecovery #speechtherapy #caregivers #braininjury