Point To Communicate Booklets Aid Many Stroke Victims in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and at home.

Dec. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- According to the American Stroke Foundation, "Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Although stroke affects people of all ages, genders and races, people over 55, males and African-Americans are at higher risk for stroke."  The CureResearch.com statistics for the incidence of stroke states that the "Incidence Rate: (is) approx. 1 in 453 or 0.22% or 600,000 people in USA."
Arlene Disbrow, East Randolph, VT originally invented this system for her father, a Korean Veteran, who had Parkinson's (like Michael J. Fox) but developed complications and lost his voice.  She has since had many family situations where her system has made communication accessible where there was none before like her aunt who had a stroke or her friend who is hard of hearing.
Many speech and language pathologists have stated that they are so over worked and generally do not see their patient until a month to three months after the event that left the patient unable to speak. Point to Communicate booklets fills this need. The booklets can also be used by family, caregivers and professionals to communicate with their patient and the patient with anyone.  It’s easy to use, simply point to the appropriate picture to convey essential needs, and more.  Booklets are available for Home Health, Nursing Home, and Hospital environments.
“These booklets are brilliant. They work for our veteran patients and even for those who hesitate to try something new. The booklets are low tech making it so simple for my patients and our staff to communicate clearly. And the price is considerably lower than most communication aids we have used. Thank you for a great product.”  S. Costas, Chief of Audiology and Speech
“An outstandingly versatile tool that covers a very broad array of needful and necessary communications – a big boost to one’s health and also dignity.”
Connie Olivet, Family Member
"A wonderful communication tool.  My mother has had several strokes and it is frustrating for her and me to communicate until I purchased the Point To Communicate booklet.    We now understand each other and the difference in her overall health has improved with her ability to communicate her needs. Thank you so much for a great product." J. Blakney, Family Member
"This is a product that has been so needed and I am so grateful to have the Home Health and the Nursing Home booklets. I am a visiting nurse and do a lot of private duty. The booklets have made my job not just easier but it has improved my patient's sense of control in their lives. I can't say enough good things about these booklets, plus they’re priced right. Thank you." P. Kelly, RN, VNA
“My husband has progressive aphasia and has trouble speaking, getting his words out. This booklet has helped us to understand each other and I see that he is so grateful for your booklet and so am I.  Thank you.” B. Coleman, RN, retired

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Crucial Communications, a woman owned e-commerce business founded in 2005, is dedicated to assisting people of all ages to communicate, when they are unable, with Point To Communicate booklets.