This is a Finding Words story! 4 years ago, the man I used to be had a stroke; little words have spoken… self-esteem, old self, happiness- were shot to pieces. Depression set in. I didn’t know myself anymore. My companion Aphasia shown me the light. She stole my linguistic tool kit but she’s the one…
This is a Finding Words story! Before Moms Stroke in April she was as Active as a 20 years old.. Traveling Gardening Driving just really enjoying her life . Her Recovery Physically has been Amazing she refused to use the wheelchair, walker and cane , did I mention she is stubborn ? Now we Begin…
This is a Finding Words story! As an SLP working in home care, I routinely meet people who have been limited by aphasia. I love getting to know my patients and learning about what is important to them. Then, through direct therapy or training on alternative communication, my goal is to get them back to…
This is a Finding Words story! Patronize. The most frustrating part of having aphasia is when doctors and nurses patronize me. They do not understand aphasia and don’t want to take the time to learn. If you have aphasia, you must have a positive attitude. No one wants to listen to a cry baby. Aphasia…
This is a Finding Words story! I had a stroke almost two years ago. I was in the hospital for two weeks. One week at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville and another week at the Princeton Hospital. I could not talk for 2 weeks and then slowly a word or two came back. I…
This is a Finding Words story! I got aphasia one day after surgery. I was in the hospital for four months before I could start communicating. Doctors helped me slowly recover and I slowly start to walk with a cane, and move around more. What motivated me to talk was my grandson. My grandson Max…
This is a Finding Words story! This story is about “words”. Please the story about “words” I stay busy. I go to Adler, JFK, Lingraphica, and that’s it. I make friends, find support, and I practice my speech with these groups. I am a 3.5 year stroke survivor!
This is a Finding Words story! I go to Magee to talk about Aphasia. I was treated at the following programs: The Harvard , 8 weeks 2-1 hour The Columbia the 1 day – 2- 45 – 60 minutes These music programs MIT for short helped me speak better. 3 options to help you get…
This is a Finding Words story! I suffered a stroke 18 years ago. I spent 4 days in the hospital and I didn’t know what was going on. I lost my speech for 5 days and couldn’t talk. I have been trying to speak better since my stroke. My advice is Don’t give up! Slow…
This is a Finding Words story! I have aphasia because I had a stroke. Betsy is my wife and she is nice. I love her. I have always loved to sing and I keep singing. There are some thing that a stroke just can’t take. Many years ago, the stoke did effect my voice, but…