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Due to my husbands stroke he cannot speak.

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No, it is the interaction with you that benifits.
Yes it could be too much reminding him his inabilities
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It's quite difficult to have any conversation when he cannot answer questions. He is in a nursing facility and it's difficult for us both.
I am a senior and know his inability to speak makes him sad. I had a thought to try and use children's flash cards. Alpha and Numeric. And ask him to pick out the letters to spell his name. THIS just to see if he has understanding of what I speak. Or to pick the numbers I speak on command.
My question is, Do you think this would have him feel this demeaning for him? Due to his anger issues I cannot bring him home and feel safe.
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SweetMae · 70-79, F
If he has anger issues, I think you would know quickly if it's a bad idea.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
I am sorry you both have to suffer this way. My Mom liked some childish things at times. It made her smile when she couldn't talk.
kayleyem · 22-25, F
ok, im just a kid, but i would think you are right. i have a friend whose dad had a stroke, they tried taking care of him at home but he had angry all the time and couldnt be left a lone. they ended up putting him in a nursing home when my friend was left to take care of him so her mom could go to the story, he hit her a few times.
Carla1951 · 70-79, F
@SweetMae: My Mom was always calm when I would visit I would sing to her. Songs from church I had long remembered and even a lullaby she sang to me when I was a toddler.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@Carla1951: You are such a good daughter and wife. I wish you the very best. So much has changed for you both.🤗
Carla1951 · 70-79, F
@SweetMae: My thanks to you. Tomorrow I will take the long drive to the facility to see if I might try with the cards.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@Carla1951: when it comes to the mind, it is always our best guess and you know him best.