Visually Speaking Guide for Nonverbal Patients is an essential communication aid for non-verbal patients who can point to pictures

This unique booklet was specifically designed for caregivers and healthcare professionals who want to provide the best care for their patients who cannot speak due to aphasia, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's, injuries and other disorders that limit effective speech. Use this convenient booklet to alleviate the daily frustrations and communication challenges that can occur between patients and caregivers in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation, hospice or while recovering at home.

Compact size: 6" x 10", 14 wipeable pages on 7 double-sided cards. Ring-bound so it opens easily and can hang conveniently at the nursing station or patients' bedside. 

This concise guide, developed by nurse Evelyn Trimble and her daughter, helps patients communicate their own comments and choices by pointing to these quaint illustrations (and words) on 14 personal topics:

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1. Your Emotional State

2. How You Feel

3. What You Need

4. What Activities You Would Like to Do

5. What You Would Like to Eat

6. What You Would Like for a Snack/Drink

7. What You Would Like Someone to Know

8. What You May Be Worried About

9. What you May Be Wondering

10. Common Word You Might Use

11. Your Own Words (blank so it can be personalized)

12. Pain Scale

13. Spell it Out

14. Words of Encouragement

Quantity discounts for healthcare organizations available, see above.