What a great way to raise awareness of stroke and the symptoms one may experience with Aphasia. I often run into patients and family members who are initially frightened by all the changes and loss of independence, they or their loved one has suffered. Aphasia does not just affect the patient, it affects the family…
My darling husband Jim had won on Jeopardy, was full of facts on a NYC public radio program every week, and was the best unofficial tour guide of NYC, especially architectural wonders. A severe stroke in 2008 left him with hardly any ability to speak any more. He can barely write full words or sentences.…
My first semester of graduate school I was assigned to work with a client with aphasia. While frustrating for the client at times, it was amazing and rewarding when progress was made. I look forward to helping change lives for the better for the rest of my career.
My sister Marie was diagnosed with corticobasal degeneration (CBD). It took a long time for this diagnosis to occur. Her difficulties started with problems with speech–slurring of words and enunciation. She had visits with a speech pathologist, and this helped her use her voice for as long as possible. In time, however, her speech became…
My late husband suffered a motor stroke a few years ago. I vs.e home from work one day and immrdiatelyy knew signs and symptoms of stroke. Working in acute care with stroke pts daily was my knowledge base. I called 911. Immediate care and hyical therapy was a godsend. Education is so important and when…