15 Home Modifications for Stroke Patients to Improve Safety

shop-mgr2023-01-17T15:44:35+08:00 Home modifications for stroke patients can help ease the transition back to everyday life. The purpose of home modifications for stroke patients is to make life after stroke as easy and safe as possible so that patients can regain their independence, and caregivers can safely assist them. They should help make activities of daily living like bathing, getting out of bed, eating, toileting, and grooming simple. Home Modifications for Stroke Patients These home modifications will be most useful for stroke patients experiencing impaired motor control, lack of balance, or poor memory. 1. Doorknob Extenders If your doorknob doesn’t have a handle, consider doorknob extenders. They easily attach to...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability After a Stroke

shop-mgr2023-01-17T15:20:43+08:00 Our friends at Disability Benefits Help recently submitted this guest post. Enjoy this useful article from their editorial team. If you’ve experienced a stroke and are now unable to work, you may be eligible for financial assistance. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly benefits for people who cannot maintain employment due to a serious disability. Here’s a little more information on how you can qualify after a stroke: Medical Requirements The SSA has a manual, called the Blue Book, which contains all of the potentially qualifying conditions and the test results or symptoms you’ll need to be approved for disability benefits. There are currently three...

Goal Setting for Stroke Patients: Helpful Tips to Create Lasting Motivation

shop-mgr2023-01-17T14:40:43+08:00 Goal setting during stroke rehabilitation can help provide motivation and structure on the road to recovery. It’s important to set challenging and realistic goals that push you to your highest potential. This article will discuss the best practices for setting goals during stroke recovery. Common Mistakes in Goal Setting for Stroke Patients Every stroke is different, which means that every recovery will be different. All stroke survivors are working with different circumstances, and goals should be adjusted to those circumstances. For instance, a person that sustained a moderate stroke might set a goal to walk again while a person that survived a massive stroke sets...

What to Do After a Stroke: 13 Tips Every Patient Must Know

shop-mgr2023-01-17T14:36:37+08:00 The recovery process after a stroke is complex. This makes education a crucial first step towards healing and recovery. To help you on the road to recovery, this article will help you better understand what to do after a stroke. We hope it provides clarity and confidence for stroke survivors and caregivers. Questions to Ask the Experts After a Stroke Immediately after a stroke, emergency medical treatment is necessary to stabilize your medical condition, then begin rehabilitation. During this initial time in the hospital, a team of therapy specialists initiate the rehabilitation process to regain lost function. This is the time to educate and...

Can You Drive After A Stroke? Safety Considerations and Rehab Techniques

shop-mgr2023-01-17T14:29:07+08:00 Driving after stroke is a complex issue because everyone has different secondary effects from stroke. The severity of the stroke and unique side effects that follow will determine whether or not you can get back behind the wheel. Many people that sustained mild strokes are able to drive soon after stroke. However, those experiencing moderate to severe secondary effects, such as impaired mobility, vision, or cognition, may need rehabilitation before passing a driving test. You’re about to learn what signs to look for when determining if you can drive again after stroke. It’s essential to work closely with your medical team and...