Who Can Get Aphasia?

ANYBODY can get aphasia. Age, gender, race, nationality, education, and vocation are not determining factors, although if you're doing a job with a high risk of getting whacked in the head, I think you'd be more at risk. You see, aphasia can result from a head injury, brain tumor, neurological problems, or stroke (most common). About 1 million Americans currently suffer from some form of aphasia. The majority of these people are elderly.