How to help stroke patients with speech?

What are the chances of recovery for patients suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke of the left side of the brain? By recovery, I am wondering how much of their motor, speech, and other skills they can recover?

• And to what extent? I am looking for stories that show that substantial (if not full) recovery is possible and exists. In addition, what sort of treatments (medical & psychological), rehab facilities etc. did the patient need or have access to? Here's some more info - Large parenchymal haematoma is seen in the left parietal region. No obvious AVM, aneurysm is seen.  Left ganglio-capsular - external or extreme capsule large haematoma with significant mass (9.7 x 4.6 cm in axial dimension) and midline shift to the right (1.1cm) with no parenchymal infarct or obstructive hydrocephalous. Focal tiny spec of haemorrhage in left caudo-thalamic and left thalamic region. No intraventricular extension of haematoma. Update: Recovering slowly but surely. Haematoma size reduced significantly. Can now walk without a stick. Right hand is still at zero power. Speech is limited to unclear monosyllables.

• Answer:

  Three variables to consider: Whether the infarct in anterior or posterior.  The size of the infarct.  Any co-morbidities which could influence prognosis. There is a fourth variable which can not be left out of the equation.   Motivation and the desire to get better.  As a therapist I see patients who improve in spite of poor prognosis.