Caregiver Wants to Help Dad with Language Challenge Following Stroke

Photo credit Thomas Sumner Dear Carol: My dad suffered a massive stroke that has damaged his ability to find words and name everyday objects. His doctor calls this aphasia. For example, Dad will ask me to get him an object, but he then uses a completely unrelated word to name it. He becomes increasingly frustrated when I don’t understand him. I know he’s mad at himself, not me, but I’d rather have him mad at me. How do I help him?  - AL Continue reading on Inforum for more about how to help someone with aphasia communicate: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon. ***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their products are from sustainably managed forests and recycled controlled sources                Related StoriesFamily Caregiver feels Guilty About Taking a Once-In-a-Lifetime VacationHow to Be a True Friend to a Family CaregiverLoving Yourself: A Caregiver’s Ultimate Challenge 
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