Stroke Recovery at Home: Equipment, Routine and Family Roles
A home guide to stroke recovery: home set-up, equipment, daily routine, swallowing, communication, mood, family roles and warning signs.
Positioning Pillows After a Stroke
How pillows protect the weak arm, shoulder, hip and leg after a stroke: positions in bed and chair, spasticity, swelling, skin, safe swallowing and what to ask the therapist.
Dressing After a Stroke: One-Handed Techniques
How to dress after a stroke: the weak side first rule, step-by-step methods for tops, trousers, socks and shoes, adaptive clothes, aids, safety and how families can help.
Exercise After a Stroke at Home
How exercise supports stroke recovery at home: working with the therapy team, safe set-up, protecting the weak side, fatigue, warning signs and carer role.
Walking Aids After a Stroke: Stick, Quad Stick, Walker or Chair
How to choose a walking aid after a stroke: quad stick, walker, ankle brace or wheelchair, the stages of recovery, safe technique on the weak side and when to ask for help.
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A care advisor can recommend equipment and arrange delivery and set-up.