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3 APPOINT ONE FAMILY MEMBER
OR FRIEND AS SPOKESPERSON.
Having a primary contact and notetaker reduces disruptions and confusion, Stein says. The spokesperson, in
daily contact with the doctor and the
case manager, allows everyone to focus
on her or his role in the patient's treatment and recovery.
3 EDUCATE YOURSELF. You'll be a
better caregiver if you learn about the
effects of stroke and steps to recovery.
Join a support group and gather information from hospitals and organizations
such as the American Stroke Association
and National Stroke Association.
3 ENCOURAGE THE STROKE
SURVIVOR. The simple act of holding the patient's hand helps. Celebrate
accomplishments, no matter how small,
as Taylor's mother did. Encourage your
loved one to walk, socialize, engage in
favorite activities and seek treatment
for depression, if needed.
Social isolation is common, Stein says.
"It's partly a mobility issue, partly being
self-conscious. But there's a therapeutic
value in staying socially engaged."
3 EXPECT RECOVERY TO TAKE TIME
AND HARD WORK. Doctors once told
patients that improvements would stop
after six months. Taylor's continued
for eight years, and for some, recovery
occurs over a lifetime. Physical, occupational and speech therapy may be part
of the process, occurring in locations
from an acute-care hospital to home
care to outpatient settings.
3 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Physical
and emotional exhaustion will limit your
ability to help. Rest, eat healthy foods,
exercise and see friends. Schedule helpers to give you a break. Keep a journal. I
Stroke
Recovery
Depending on the severity of the stroke, a patient's ability for selfcare after discharge may be difficult. "A physician may recommend
that the patient be referred to a skilled nursing unit for a period
of time," says PCRMC neurologist Mignon Makos, MD. "However,
a rehabilitation therapy program is strongly encouraged. A patient
can expect to see maximum improvement the following three
months after the stroke, but he or she may improve for up to one
year after incidence."
Dr. Makos says that after a person has a stroke, the risk for having another one increases. "Making lifestyle changes, paying attention to your health and taking the prescribed medications may help
prevent another occurrence," she says.
She also recommends the following preventive measures: "A low
cholesterol diet with a goal to get LDL below 100; if you smoke,
stop; get blood pressure under control; commit to regular exercise;
and take some sort of anti-platelet therapy medication to help
make the blood less sticky so it easily flows through vessel walls."
Dr. Makos says to never go to bed and expect the symptoms to
be better in the morning. Many times the symptoms are worse in
the morning. Also, she says, remember that there is only a small
window of opportunity to treat stroke with optimal results; therefore, it is imperative that a person seeks treatment immediately.
Remember the FAST acronym if you or a loved one experience
stroke-like symptoms. Symptoms appear suddenly and require
immediate attention. Act FAST:
FACE: Drooping, numbness or weakness of the face
ARMS: Drifting, weakness or lack of control
SPEECH: Trouble speaking, slurred speech or problems
understanding
TIME: Time is critical (Call 911)
website
What's Your Risk?
Identify your risks for stroke and learn more about
stroke and stroke prevention. Please visit the American
Stroke Association at strokeassociation.org.
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