Aphasia after a stroke: how family can help conversations

What helps

• Talk in a quiet place, one person at a time.

• Use short sentences and give time to answer.

• Write key words, draw or point to pictures.

• Check you understood: “You mean the doctor's visit?”

What gets in the way

• Finishing words too quickly.

• Talking about the person as if they were not there.

• Background noise and several people talking.

Keep them in the conversation

Ask for their opinion, offer choices, and keep doing things you enjoy together.

This article is general information, not a diagnosis or medical advice. If you are worried, ask a professional.