Stroke-Related Aphasia Questions

1. How do you deal with aphasia?

   Unfortunately, if your father's stroke was 3 years ago, there's little chance of any major improvement in his symptoms. Therefore, you'll have to make the most of his current skill level. In broad terms, it may be best to think of aphasia as encompassing two separate elements: the ability to understand, and the ability to speak or write...
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2. How long does it take to regain speech after a stroke?

   Unfortunately, speech disturbance is one aspect that recovers slowly, if ever. In general, recovery from a stroke is not as predictable as it is in other diseases. Take for example a broken arm: you set the bone, place a cast, wait a few weeks, and the bone recovers...
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3. What could be causing these post stroke symptoms?

   The thalamus is a very important part of the brain, and a stroke there can be quite debilitating.
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4. How can I help my kids understand their grandfather's aphasia after his stroke?

   This is a tricky issue. Depending on how old your children are, you could try explaining that because your father-in-law got sick, his language abilities are similar to those of a younger child, such as a toddler.
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