Hi everyone,
Have been reading a lot on here so thought it was time to share our story and see if any tips or advice anyone can give.
My mum had a stroke three weeks ago and due to the severity of damaged caused and how the stroke progressed she has been left with severe affects.
She has apraxia and aphasia and has difficulties understanding language and communicating. We are currently using a communication (yes/no) board and have been advised to ask closed questions. She can manage thumbs up but sometimes gets confused in her response.
She has lost movement on her right side but has three weeks on managed to learn to stand and sit and is repeating this with the physio daily.
She has incontinence which of course is another side affect.
She is due to come home hopefully just a few days before Christmas.
I just wondered if anyone has any advice of how they have managed severe aphasia and apraxia with themselves or family members and if anything that is useful to help aid recovery? And likewise any advice on how can help with retraining with toilet training etc.
I am completely aware that there is a very long road ahead which can be very daunting and hard.