Its been7 mos and my stroke victim husband has been thru the ringer as well as myself. I am handling this whole thing alone - alone - alone. We have no children, nor any family nearby. Talk about stress. He’s improved some - looks great, is mobile but the language thing is unbearable, all the testing done on language has netted a zero. He is starting to answer me occasionally with 2-3 simple replies that I understand. I have been in such a turmoil that I recently started therapy, go to a caregivers meeting once a month. He’s 60 years old and never got to see retirement. Oh, and he was such a smart guy,could fix anything, loved technical stuff etc etc. I am devastated about his condition now that he cannot speak, read or write (and loved all that). Anyone else like this out there? Would love to hear how you handled some of this!

Thank you Judi for the kind words, I did go and read some experiences in Resouces. I am really scared of the future - right now things seem probably worse than they are. I’m not even sure he knows of his aphasia/disability. I am going to have to ask the doctor to explain to him. Today was a bad day and hes very agitated, makes me crazy & sad to see those kind of days. I am so glad your husband got better - see there is hope! Take care and thanks again …

Jennie—I read your early posting about your husband’s aphasia. We are nearly at the 7 month mark post stroke and I too am going insane with his inability to communicate.
As of today he is refusing to return to the fabulous rehab center he has been going to and wants me to do rehab at home. I am beside myself and hope you could let me know how your husband is doing now so maybe I’ll feel a bit less anxious.
My husband is also 60. He is walking with a cane short distances, but still has limited use of his right hand. Thanks for your help.
Barb