Stroke-Related Aphasia

Questions and Answers

1. How do you deal with aphasia?

   - My dad had a massive left-brain stroke 3 years ago. After the initial confusion, and with some speech therapy, he settled into a yes/no form of communication that mostly works for all of us at this point. Occasionally, he'll still try to say more, but after 4 halting words, he can't get any further, so for the most part he doesn't try anymore...
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2. What could be causing these post stroke symptoms?

   - My mother had a stroke in April 2009 in the thalamus area, affecting the right side of her body. She has since suffered from pain, often severe, on the right side of her body as well as her left arm. The arms seem to be affected the most and will feel hot to touch at times and her palms are sometimes red...
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3. How can I help my kids understand their grandfather's aphasia after his stroke?

   - My father-in-law had a stroke two weeks ago and is aphasic. How can I explain to my kids that their grandpa can't talk very easily and doesn't understand much of what they're saying?
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4. How long does it take to regain speech after a stroke?

   - How long does speech take to come back after a stroke? Speech recovery varies, but most recovery takes place in the first two years after a stroke.
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Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. Language Problems After a Stroke

   Article - People who've had a stroke often have trouble with language. Language trouble may improve in a stroke victim with help from you and a therapist.

2. Speech Therapy for Stroke Survivors

   Article - Speech therapy is the treatment of disorders that involve speaking, hearing, writing, reading, and other communication required for the activities of daily living. Speech therapists also teach people to swallow foods and liquids safely.

3. Making the Most of the Stroke Rehabilitation Team

   Article - When someone has a stroke, you can aid in his recovery not just by supporting him emotionally and physically but by helping to choose and coordinate the stroke rehabilitation team. Here are six ways to do it.

4. Stroke Awareness Month: Stroke Heroes and Their Stories

   Blog Post - A roundup of personal blogs about stroke.

5. After a Stroke: When Words Fail Us

   Blog Post - Creative ways to communicate with someone who has trouble speaking or understanding language.