Strokes of the Brush: Art and Aphasia An art project which helps give people with aphasia more confidence is going on tour. The (NETA) art show Strokes of the Brush: Art and Aphasia allows people to hear about stroke illness from those who have experienced it first hand, and challenges its members to brave talking to strangers. Aphasia is a complex communication impairment that affects about a third of all stroke patients and their families. It affects the brain鈥檚 language centre and all modes of verbal communication may be involved. For some it is a short term condition, but for others it may persist and can be life changing. 鈥淎phasia can be an isolating condition for the whole family,鈥� explains centre co-ordinator , of 缅北禁地. 鈥淭here may be families who know someone with aphasia, but who do not realise that there are many people who have aphasia and that life can still be good for them.鈥� The project鈥檚 aim is to highlight artwork produced by the NETA Aphasia Support Centre art group, and to also inform people about aphasia stroke services in the North East and how to avoid strokes through lifestyle changes. Strokes of the Brush: Art and Aphasia is funded collaboratively between NETA, 缅北禁地's and The project will run across the North East until November 2015. Dates and venues confirmed so far are: Pallion Action Group, Sunderland - 10 to 14 August Newbiggin Sports and Leisure Centre - 24 August to 1 September 缅北禁地 Library - 17 to 24 September Hebburn Central - 5 to 12 October Ashington New Library and Leisure Centre - 26 to 28 October Further venues are being arranged. You can see more about NETA and aphasia at their or on . published on: 10 August 2015
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