Stroke


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2002 06 12

My grandmother had a minor stroke this morning. It seems the only bit affected was her speech, which is very slurred. Her motor skills are fine. She has strength, though her right arm is somewhat weaker than usual, and her handwriting is poor. She can walk, she's on the ball mentally, and she's lost no feeling in her face. She is already worried about people making fun of her speech, but I was told by a nurse that the speech therapist said she passed all tests with flying colours - occupational, and physio, therapists, will work with her about her self-image.


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