One in three people suffer from aphasia as a result of their stroke. Aphasia affects speaking, understanding, reading and writing.
The 'chat group' (living with aphasia group) has been running since 2007 in the speech and language department in Peamount Hospital. This group offers stroke survivors with aphasia a social group to communicate with others.
"This group is not always work based but also a lovely social scene has occured as the group have bonded so well. Any social outings have proved to be very enjoyable". Daughter of a group member.
The chat group aims to promote positive living with aphasia by:
- Increasing confidence in communication;
- Increasing participation in family and community life;
- Reducing social isolation and build relationships;
- Providing opportunity fro meaningful conversation;
- Raising awareness of aphasia.
The group made a short video about what the group does and how it helps them live a positive life with aphasia.
