Adjusting to life after a stroke

From seeing the impact that a stroke can have on an individual’s life first-hand, we can’t stress the importance of getting the right support during the recovery process enough.

This Stroke Awareness Month, we’re sharing the difference a pro-active, person-centred approach can make when adjusting to home life after a stroke.

Recognising the long-term impact of a stroke

Many people recognise how to spot the signs of a stroke though the use of the FAST acronym (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). However, the long-term impacts of a stroke are not widely known.

As a family member, you can feel at a loss without the right information and resources, which is where the Stroke Association can help.

A stroke can impact various parts of your loved one’s health, with some people needing long-term care.

They may experience the following symptoms:

The Stroke Association helps individuals and their families understand the effects of a stroke and offers helpful tips to support the recovery process.

Our team works closely to support this charity’s efforts, with Samuel Court and Elizabeth Court raising £1,300 from running a half-marathon in memory of their grandparents in 2022.

Transitioning from hospital to home

Leaving the hospital after a stroke doesn’t necessarily mean that your loved one doesn’t need extra support. They may no longer need medical care but may struggle to manage at home on their own.

As Samuel said:

“Worrying about keeping on top of daily tasks after leaving hospital should be the least of your worries. But it can be a huge source of anxiety for both individuals and their families.

“A change in the individual’s mobility might make maintaining personal care difficult as well as meal preparation, which is vital for building strength during recovery.

“That’s why we prioritise responding to enquiries with an assessment within 48 hours, so we can give families the peace of mind that they have a helping hand whenever they need it. This really takes some of the pressure off, allowing the individual to focus on their health and wellbeing.”

Our team can help your loved one through the recuperation process, by providing care in the comfort of their own home whenever they need it.

Readjusting to everyday life

As the Stroke Association outlines, a stroke can impact all parts of someone’s life, including socialisation.

Whilst your loved one may have lost their confidence to go out, we’ve found that maintaining social ties is vital for a holistic recovery.

Some extra support to get out and about, whether it’s running errands or attending social events, provides some much needed respite, both for the individual and their family.

That’s exactly why Nexus Events was started – to help our clients do the things they love, with the support of a trained professional.

Monica Paraschiv, our Nexus Events Manager, said:

“Social isolation is one of the biggest challenges for those recovering from a stroke. The main concern for the individuals and their families is that their needs won’t be accommodated outside of their home.

“We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to maintain ties to their local community, which is why we prioritise having experienced carers to support with personal care needs for all our outings.

“Having the peace of mind that someone is hand to support the individual’s needs helps to break down the barriers to enjoy a trip to the cinema or even go on holiday.”

One of our Nexus Events clients, Beryl, summed it up perfectly: “It means I can go out without any worries.”

If your loved one needs some support at home or would like to learn more about our events, call our friendly team on 0121 308 2906.

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