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Hinckley, Jacqueline J.; Packard, Mary E. W. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2001
A short, 2-day, seminar-style program designed for adults with chronic aphasia and their families is described. Six-month follow-up data from 21 participant pairs found a significant improvement in functional activity level, improved knowledge of aphasia, and improved family relationships. Nonparticipant pairs (n=15) did not show any changes.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adults, Aphasia
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Bruce, Carolyn; Parker, Ann; Renfrew, Laura – International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 2006
Every year, 10000 people of working age in the UK have a stroke. Although half of all cases occur in those over 75 years of age, stroke affects more than 1000 people under the age of 30 years. The effects of stroke are far reaching and many people will find that they are unable to return to their previous lives. For some, a way to improve their…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Research Methodology, Disabilities, Adult Education