Types of Stroke-Related Aphasia in Elderly People
A stroke can affect the left side of the brain, which is where the centers for language and speech are located. When stroke survivors lose their ability to understand spoken language, read, write, or speak, it is known as stroke-related aphasia. If you are a family caregiver with an elderly loved one that has had […]
Possible Permanent or Lingering Effects of a Stroke
Your loved one had a stroke, and you were both terrified, but they survived. They got to the hospital as soon as possible, and the doctors were able to treat the stroke. They are lucky to be alive and functioning, and you feel absolutely blessed that you were able to bring them back home after […]
