A spouse's perspective on life with aphasia
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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
1a Response Director, National Aphasia Association Millersville , Maryland.
Abstract:
The author describes the effect of her husband's stroke and aphasia on her life. She writes of the myriad adjustments that are made in everyday life, developing coping skills, seeking out information and educating herself about aphasia, and establishing support networks, among other responses.
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