Living Well with Aphasia by Judy

My name is Judy. I had my stroke at age 59 in 2005. I have a daughter, Karen, and a son, Kevin. Kevin has a wife, Dorota, and a son, Jack. I have a brother, Thom. I live in Rockville, Maryland.

When I had my stroke I had no speech. I took PT and OT. I take aphasia therapy and practiced by speech. Now it is much better.

I do yoga. I walk. My house has a lot of stairs.

I like gourmet cooking, gardening, dancing, music, movies and art shows. I have been to many places - France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Caribbean Islands, England, Ireland, China, Canada and Mexico. I am a member of a church.

I have many friends in Washington, DC area and other places.

I work hard at therapy and I still enjoy my life.