A spouse's perspective on life with aphasia.
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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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عنوان ژورنال:
- Topics in stroke rehabilitation
دوره 2 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995