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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.
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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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Longlegs2014 · 61-69, M
Many stroke victims reported they were fine inside their head. What was impaired was the ability to contol movements and/or communicate.

Major frustration in having fully formed thoughts but all that comes out is gibberish.

If I had to choose, I would quietly assume he understood what I was saying.

It must be incredibly frustrating for you both.