Tyrone Said:

is there any good therapy if you,vie had a stroke and it affects your speech?

We Answered:

Yes you can be referred to a speech therapist after you have a stroke. Referral is usually done by the doctor as part of the post stroke recovery along with physical therapy and occupational therapy. Please read this article for more info:
http://stroke.about.com/od/rehabilitatio…

Loretta Said:

Please help! stroke therapy for family member?

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The speech behavior is characteristic of what is called "global aphasia" and is not particularly amenable to treatment, even in the early months following the stroke. In such cases, speech won't recover; especially after 10 years.
I would hope that the speech pathologist had taught her to use meaningful, representational gestures so she could communicate her most basic needs. An example would be for her to pretend she's holding a cup and bringing it to her lips in order to tell others that's she's thirsty.
Another option would be a simple communication board with drawings representing objects associated with basic needs. All she needs to do is point to the desired object. A toilet, a fork, YES/NO, bed, chair, wheelchair, TV, radio, numbers, (letters are of no value), shower, sweater, pillow, blanket, favorite foods, family and pet photos, cup, milk carton, comb, nurse/doctor, pill bottle, and toothbrush are all very helpful.
Put the pictures on a 14"x10" card and teach her to scan to find the desired object, just as you scan when you read. Have the real object handy so she gets the idea of matching the object to the picture (yes, even this can be very difficult for a stroke patient).
Good luck!

Jeanne Said:

My dad is a stroke victim, tips for helping improve his speech?

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when I read this question, my heart broke because my brother had a stroke about 2 years ago. He has aphasia.

We were told the best thing to do is have regular conversations with him that will get him to talk. You can talk about anything! My brother enjoys that better than reading or practicing with cards, etc. He loves conversing, and I would venture to guess your dear father loves conversing as well. Go ahead, get talking. About anything!. Look at the paper together and discuss current events. Bless your heart for asking this question. I pray your father will not give up and continue to work on his speech.

Wanda Said:

My son had a stroke affecting speech.Has little feeling & movement in his tongue.Any ideas that can help.?

We Answered:

Did your son taking any medicine now? Did he take any nutritional supplement to help? Are you living in Singapore? You can bring your son come to my office for a free medical check up, I hope i can help you & your son.

I have some alternative medication (nutritional supplement & therapies) may help to prevention and maintaining good health. It's safe and natural. you can email or call me to know more.

There were people with serious problem (Hepatitis, Diabetics, high blood pressure and ..... ) get cure after taking the nutritional supplement & therapies that i have. I hope i can help you and bring good health to everyone.

My email is victor_wongkokleong83@yahoo.com I live in Singapore. My telephone number is +6590096831 (My handphone is off when working. Please leave me a message and i will call back asap)

Adam Said:

My Dad just had a stroke. Tips for helping him improve his speech?

We Answered:

research it here this is the site my brother used when going through med school

http://www.webmd.com/