This voice-driven narrative non-fiction book relays the stories of seven courageous women
whose lives have been greatly impacted by a loved one's stroke resulting in loss of language
ability to one degree or another. Aphasia leads to varying degrees of problems in speaking
understanding reading writing gesturing and using numbers. Aphasia can be extremely
stressful for both the individual who had the stroke and for their family and friends. Speech
is such a significant part of human interaction and it's something that most people take for
granted. It's hard to be able to communicate if you've been dependent upon verbal communication
and yours is suddenly impaired. Fortunately some recovery from aphasia is possible and there
are still ways to effectively communicate even with aphasia. The stories contained in the book
are intended to help others feel less alone as they navigate their loss and the confusing
healthcare system. The stories are told from the advent of a stroke of their loved-ones and
describe how these caretakers persevered to find quality medical services and to provide home
care. Caring For a Loved One with Aphasia After Stroke is written for people who are going
through a similar crisis or for those in the medical and or speech language field who are
interested to learn more about perseverance and hope that are critical to aphasia.
