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Communication Partners October 2016 Mary Harris was on a business trip in Orlando when the call came at 3 p.m. the afternoon of May 20, 2007. "Your husband has had a massive stroke, and we need your permission to administer tPA," the neurologist explained. Her husband, Reed, was 50 years old. Despite receiving tPA, Reed was left with an almost complete inability to communicate verbally or understand what others are saying; partial paralysis on his right side; profound apraxia, which is difficulty coordinating the motor functions required to speak; and anomia, the inability to recall or say the correct words for things he wants to talk about. The Harrises have been partners in Reed's stroke recovery ever since. They share their story, tips and advice to others for living with the effects of aphasia day-to-day. Read the full story in our digital edition or on the web. - ADVERTISEMENT - This company has purchased advertising in this SC e-Extra. This link is provided for convenience only and is not an endorsement or recommendation of either the linked-to entity or any product or service. Tips for Communicating Speech language pathologist Beth Crawford offers practical tips for families living with different forms of post-stroke aphasia in this web-only companion piece to our Fall 2016 cover story. Revisiting PT after 15 Years Stroke survivor Connie Stagnaro headed back to physical therapy 15 years after her stroke due to surgery to correct a stroke-related condition. But this time was different than the first. Digital Edition | Web Seeking a Cause Stroke survivor Robert Cull's medical team was persistent in trying to identify why he'd had a stroke - they made an important discovery about his health in the process. Digital Edition | Web Risk in the Veins Venous thromboembolism (VTE) may be one of the most dangerous conditions you've never heard of, particularly for stroke survivors. Understanding VTE and why stroke survivors may be at higher risk is important. Digital Edition | Web High Blood Pressure Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Impairment High blood pressure influences brain diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment (a range of changes in brain function, from mild to severe, caused by the impaired flow of blood to the brain). CURRENT ISSUE OF SC SC ISSUE ARCHIVES TIPS FOR DAILY LIVING LIFE AFTER STROKE INFO LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOLLOW US:       CycleNation An active body and mind may help you avoid brain problems like stroke, dementia, confusion, or memory loss. That's why CycleNation and the AHA/ASA want to help Americans take control of their brain health and raise funds to support brain health and stroke research. Sign up to CYCLE to END STROKE! strokeassociation.org/strokeconnection      1-888-4-STROKE (888-478-7653)       ©2016 American Heart Association