After a moderate traumatic brain injury in 2004, I lost most of the prior 2 years, and much of my speech… well, other than four letter words (A-YEP!). It took several years to not stammer, but I still would get simple tasks confused. The quote and title here is one that my eldest daughter found…
Hello everybody my name is Jerry and I am a caregiver to my loved one Suzanne. Suzanne had a massive stroke a little over 13 years ago and was given 3- 6 months to live! I am so glad she proved the doctors wrong. Suzanne is quite a special lady and is such a caring…
Had a major stroke Need help with commucation Wish I was normal back to my normal self Miss family and friends
On June 20, 1995, John, age 55 had a massive stroke and was left with Aphasia. Because of my faith I have always believed that the Lord was in control of my life; that He had a plan. Did I believe that now when my security (John’s good job and health) had been stripped away?…
Moderate receptive and severe expressive aphasia. Aphasia :- living 43 stroke and Aphasia. 2010 car. My Dad (85 yr), sister (55) Mother – 2011 . Cancer. Manchester – Law Leeds – Medicine 4 yr life wheel- site. Left unable to speak. “ To put ideas… thoughts… feelings in speech is so hard… frustrating. ” Jonathan…
Christine has met many wonderful, caring individuals the past two years. We call it the “A R C” Difference! aphasiarecoveryconnection.org Living and Sharing in a nonverbal community! Lingraphica makes it possible!
When Mike Adler woke up in the hospital bed eighteen years ago, dazed and disoriented, he felt as if he lost control of his body and his life. Being a highly verbal and prominent businessman with a successful global marketing business, a philanthropist and an active member of his community, this was a hard pill…
When Jean Deer suffered a life threatening stroke in 1997, he could no longer continue his 40 plus year career as a professional photographer. Through continuous therapy, he had to learn to use his non-dominant hand and arm, having lost all mobility in his favored right arm that he used as a professional photographer. Along…
A former Physical Education and Health teacher, youth football coach, high school track meet official and Summer Recreation Director in Bergen County, New Jersey, Bill’s life was devoted to kids and sports. His life was turned upside down when he suffered a stroke at 50 and developed aphasia, the communication disorder that occurs in 25-40%…
Alan Slepp has had a storied career as a successful business man, an Air Force veteran and a man of the theatre. His love of acting started as a hobby which led to working with some of the finest actors in the business. He studied with world renowned acting coach, Lee Strasberg, at the Actor’s…