Curated by Marenda Hughes 9 years Breast Cancer Survivor +Caregiver and 12 years Stroke Survivor Thriving Willae Ivory
Understanding the challenges of living with and rehabilitating after a stroke is monumental. However, with the right resources, it's manageable. For those recovering from a stroke, specific aids, and adjustments can transform the experience of transitioning from acute care to home.
Mobility Aids:
To support mobility, post-stroke aids such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs become critical companions. They offer balance, prevent falls, and foster independence.
Bathroom Aids:
Fitted with devices like raised toilet seats, shower chairs, handheld showerheads, and non-slip mats, bathrooms can be adapted to ensure safety and ease of use during personal hygiene tasks.
Handrails and Grab Bars:
Key safety installations provide additional support throughout the home, including bathrooms, by the bedside, and staircases.
Reacher Grabbers:
Ideal for those struggling with mobility, these tools offer an extended reach, enabling the person to pick up items without bending over.
Adaptive Eating Utensils:
These are specially designed cutlery with larger, non-slip handles to simplify meal times for those with coordination challenges.
Aphasia Therapy:
Online and offline speech therapy resources can be invaluable to regaining communication skills post-stroke.
Medication Management Tools:
Pill organizers, reminders, or automated dispensers ensure effective management of medication regimens.
Comfortable Clothing:
Clothing that is easy to wear and remove, ideally with Velcro fasteners, simplifies the dressing process.
Tear Away Pants (Size L)
Comfort Socks (Black, size 11)
Memory foam slippers (Black, size 11-12)
Quality Bedding:
An adjustable bed and a pressure relief mattress can provide comfort, help prevent pressure sores, and enhance sleep quality.
Mattress Pressure Pad (Twin XL)
Memory Foam Mattress Topper (Twin XL)
Sheet Set (Gray)
Sheet Set (Forged Iron Gray)
Sheet Set (Black)
Specialty Pillows:
Various pillows, like neck support or body positioner pillows, can provide comfort and support while sleeping or resting.
Healthy Pre-prepared Meals:
When cooking is too strenuous, having a selection of nutritious, pre-prepared meals can greatly help.
Gift Cards:
Crowd Funding:
Each individual's needs will be unique based on their symptoms, rehabilitation goals, and personal preferences. Therefore, this list should be used as a guide and adjusted to the individual's specific requirements in consultation with a healthcare professional.
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