This is after my stroke on Dec 22, 09. I was in rehab for 6 months. I couldn’t talk or walk at that time. Today I can walk with a cane and leg brace. I can write some things but can’t talk so I have aphasia. I like TV, coffee, computer, walking a little. Richard
My life changed at 5AM, May 20, 2011, when Karen had a stroke. People stopped talking to her, and I had a hard time understanding her at times. It is hard to see her struggle trying to talk. Karen is the same person now, I mean she just has to take more time to talk,…
My husband’s name is Michael Wasnorowicz. He had a stroke Feb 17, 2014 while already in the hospital. He still has problems talking but is getting better all the time. He played in a band for years so early on singing was his first means of communication. He now has a new kitten that he…
I ahd a stroke on Sept. 24, 2000 while I was in my morning shower. My wife immediately recognized it as a stroke and called 911. When I was in the emergency room my wife was asking if she wanted a TPA shot, she said yes and I received it. While in my room my…
Had my stroke on a cruise ship Jan.2, 2009, at the age of 65. Spent 1 week in Puerto Rico in Cagus Hospital. Flew home to Lakeland, FL. Went to Lakeland Regional Hospital. Had artery cleaned out. Spent 1 week there. Transferred to Joy Fuller at Winter Haven Hospital. Stayed for 2 1/2 weeks before…
On the morning of January 17th, 2013, when being inside my house with my wife, I suffered a sudden massive stroke. Before suffering the stroke, I worked from home. I had three small businesses, logistics, security, and passport photograph services. I spoke fluently in Spanish, English and some Portuguese. I played tennis every day in…
My name is Paul. I can’t talk very well. I had a stroke in 2013. I couldn’t talk for 4 months. When I did talk the therapist told me to talk with Christmas carols. That it helped. Now I work in the yard. I can go in the car. I have old car 1959 Buick…
I woke up December 1998 and could not talk. I thought I had laurengitis. I went to work and worked 10 hours. We came to Winter Haven Hospital and when I told them it started more than 12 hours ago they told me you have a 2 hour window. I woke in the hospital and…
I am a speech-language pathology graduate student at Jacksonville University and am currently taking a course on aphasia. My professor’s extensive knowledge and compassion has poured over to her students, and I have become so passionate about helping those affected by aphasia. We have had experiences with guests with aphasia come into our class several…
Back 2013, September 3th, I and my friends, who DJs also decided to party at Gatundu town, at a gig invited to DJ. Then day came and we hearded there. Then the night came, I had two or three drinks, around 1Am, as the party was going on, I had a pressing short call. I…