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Quick Guide
Caregiving.
Partners In
Stroke Recovery
The single greatest responsibility the
Caregiver Of A Stroke Survivor has
. . . is preventing a second Stroke !
Our Quick Guide For
Caregivers Of A
Stroke Survivor
PREVIEW
My journey to recovery was unprecedented in my family. Up until my Stroke, no one in my close family had ever been so completely dependent on the help of others. With little warning, we were now required to work closely together on a still growing list of things we had previously taken for granted.
Our Journey Begins Together
I came home from the Acute Rehabilitation Hospital not being able to move my right stroke
leg and foot, and limited use of my stroke arm and hand. I was completely dependent on my Caregivers. This page includes a detailed inventory of the things I COULD DO and
COULD NOT DO for myself on returning home.
Adjusting To Caregiving
For my Recovery to be successful, adjustments had to be made by me, and my caregivers, in
our Activities and Schedule, and most importantly our Attitudes - mine in particular. Here we cover how we adjusted our attitudes toward each other, our activities; and when best to perform the
strict new routines for keeping me from having a second stroke. All of which combined to create a
NEW NORMAL in our shared lives.
Organizing My Home Recovery Team
It was vital that my Caregivers and I worked as a team to ensure my Recovery was a success.
We clearly delineated what I NEEDED and what was EXPECTED of us all. This included our specific assignments. Plus, the help I needed in sitting and standing, managing our sleep, managing my medications and nourishments, and the unique challenges with regards to my Activities Of Daily Living ( ADLs).
Who Did What / When
My Caregivers, and I shared RESPONSIBILITIES in my homecare and recovery, They included these detailed responsibilities:
Safety
Stroke Awareness
Privacy
Relationships
ADLs
Insurance
Appointments
Record Keeping
Medications
Rehabilitation
Transportation
My Environment
All of these and some of the Special Considerations we’ve noted made the difference in my Caregiving.
Equipment For My Caregiving
We shared the research, planning and procurement needed for EQUIPPING my recovery functions. We have detailed each of the items that proved necessary and valuable in my Caregiving. These details include the why, what, where, and how of:
Toileting Transport Assisted Walking Our Safety
We wanted to get all of these items as soon as possible so as not to put any undue strain on helping with my recovery. As a result, all of the items we share in this guide we purchased. It is possible that some of these items could have been provided by some government agency, but while already facing supply chain challenges, we didn’t want to encounter further delays by applying and waiting for government assistance.
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