The main reason for being unable to drive again after a stroke are perceptual problems, visal problems,loss of concentration and the memory. Everyone … What is DrivingRead more
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What is Public transport
Going out on buses is easiest at quiet times of the day when they are less crowded. Try to choose a stop where the bus can stop close to the pavement because the bus platform will be an even higher step up from the road. Dial-a-ride and other voluntary transport … What is Public transportRead more
What is Stairs
A physiotherapist will teach the best way of managing stairs but in the absence of expert advice most people find it easier to put the good leg up first going up and the affected leg first going down.
What is Walking
After a stroke the ankle may be unstable and the foot may drop. Hip and knee control may be diminished. The patient’s walking needs to be assessed by a … What is WalkingRead more
What is Wheelchairs
Sometimes a wheelchair will be a useful temporary measure to help the patient get to the lavatory instead of using a commode or get out of the house for a change. But this should not stop the person earning to walk and thereby becoming more independent even if a chair … What is WheelchairsRead more
What is Getting around
hysiotherapists are the people to advise on mobility and someone who has not been in hospital should ask the doctor to arrange for physiotherapy to learn the best way of moving around safely. In some districts community physiotherapists make home visits. They will also advise the carer on how best … What is Getting aroundRead more
What is Cooking and housework
When someone has great difficulty cooking and doing the housework the local Social Services department may be able to arrange for meals-on-wheels and/or a home help. Meals-on-wheels are delivered to the home one or more days a week for a small charge, Some areas run lunch clubs where people who … What is Cooking and houseworkRead more
What is Personal hygiene
Bathroom and toilet doors should not be locked. If this creates a problem, fit a special lock which can be opened from outside in an emergency. If the bathroom or toilet is small it will be safer to have the door rehung to open outwards. If getting on and off … What is Personal hygieneRead more
What is Meal times
If swallowing food is a problem a speech therapist should be asked to help. When the affected hand has limited grip, cutlery with extra thick handles will be easier to hold. A cheese knife with a sharp curved blade can be used to cut through food with downward pressure and … What is Meal timesRead more
What is Activities of daily living
When coping with activities of daily living is too difficult, help should be sought from occupational therapists employed by the local Social Services department or the local hospital occupational therapy department. OTs and physiotherapists can help with re-learning these activities and if necessary teaching new ways of doing them. OTs … What is Activities of daily livingRead more