# Piet’s story: Express Me in everyday life

Piet Dijkhuizen uses **Express Me** on his iPad to share photos and get his message across, even though speaking is hard after his stroke. His wife Ellen and their patient way of talking help the conversation along.

For them, the app is one part of a warm, person-centred way of staying connected. It shows how a small digital aid can sit alongside care, patience and love to make life a little easier.

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**Piet en Ellen Dijkhuizen · Afasie op de kaart**

Published 17 May 2026

Original source (afasieopdekaart.nl): https://afasieopdekaart.nl/het-verhaal-van-piet-dijkhuizen-positief-leven-met-afasie/