Hi I am having to put an ad in the paper for help while I work to watch mom. This is the first time for me. And am very afraid of this step. What do I look for...
You might try your local Salvation Army, or Hospice for their help in getting a list together. If your city or county has a social services agency like...
SHERRY I I HAVE ALSO SUEERFERED A STROKE , I CONTINUE TO DO AS MANY THINGS AS I CAN . THING LIKE GRASS CUTTING , WEEDING TRIMMING AND MANY THINGS OUTSIDE. TOM ...
I AM A DISABLED PERSON AND TO WORK OUTSIDE IN ANY I CAN HELP. I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THINGS SUCH AS MOWING , WEEDING , TRIMMING AND SUCH SWEEPING, RACKING TOM ...
Tom: Which state? Maybe you could try at a church, synagogue or mosque. If you want to ask you neighbors an ad at the local laundry, or bulletin board would...
For everyone’s inforamation _____ From: Stroke@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Stroke@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan Malaret Sent: April 19, 2005 10:20 PM To:...
Hi, My mother recently had a stroke that left her with aphasia that has seriously impaired her ability to read numbers and written words (though words seem...
Your mom's stroke was recent-- and she will continue to improve. I think that your mom can probably manage her diabetes really well—a speech language ...
Dyan Here's a web site which links to many different places. I'm not sure if this will help your quest but have a look. http://www.makoa.org/ What Sharon...
It's been a number of months since I posted information on Mom's speech therapy and her progress. There has been progress but very slow. To recap, Mom (as of...
RICK I WISH I KNEW WAT TO TELL YA. I THINK SOMETIMES CONNECTIONS JUST HVN'T HEALED FOR HER TO BE MOTIVATED. I DON'T IN ANY WAY THINK SHE IS MAKING THIS...
IT is incredibly frustrating when there seems to be no motivation! Lack of motivation is one of the huge issues for caregivers/family of stroke survivors.. The...
Thanks everyone. I will definitely check out some of the sites suggested and, yes, my mother will probably improve with time. Unfortunately, time isn't a...
HELLO , MY NAME IS MILTON I HAVE APHASIA. I CAN READ AND TYPE. I CAN'T SPEAK 2 CLEARLY THOUGH. I HAD A CVA IN 2002. I WAS JUST 36. I JUST REGAINED THE ABILITY...
Hello Milton! I have aphasia in 2000. I'm recovering well, although I need to think about a word to type it. I can speak (sometimes!), and I need to use the...
Milton Welcome to our group. I hv survived 3 dtrokes. I lost ability to talk for a few weeks and babbled for a few more but I hv use of only one hand so my...
Hi, My name is Mike. In January of this year, my mom (age 47) had a brain aneurysm rupture and was lifeflighted to Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. Actually...
Mike - there are many resources out there with information - here are three good ones - www.aphasia.org www.aphasiahope.org www.aphasiahelp.com ... From:...
Mike, Hi my mom has aphasia. She had a stroke 2 years ago. She can repeat your words. And sometimes come up with her own sentences. But, mostly she says yes...
Rick, Hi My mom was so strong before her stroke. I would have never believed that she would be what she is today. But, I do think that any time you have that ...
Is there a diabetes association In your town? A senior center? Salvation Army? Hospice or Respite care. A hospital? Try talking to people at these places....
Dyan - This is from the Yahoogroups stroke list Stroke@yahoogroups.com <Diabetes & Stroke? If I may join in the discussion, I would suggest that there are...
Hi Andy: It was great that you responded. Where do you live. Bruce Andrew Anderson <simentor@...> wrote: Thanks Bruce! Outside, you wouldn't know it....
Mike - my father had a stroke December 10th, 2005. The first month or so we didn't get much out of him through speech or writing. He sure was trying, but he...