The Stroke Recovery Stages There are six different stages of stroke recovery in this article. As a physiotherapist who has worked on hyperacute stroke wards, stroke units, in the community and with stroke charity LEGS, I want to give you a brief overview of what you should expect at each stage if you are supporting …
Private Physiotherapy For Stroke Patients As a physiotherapist, stroke rehabilitation is close to my heart. The good news is that there are many different private physiotherapy options for patients evolving. In this article, I will take you through some of the main benefits of physiotherapy on stroke recovery, private physiotherapy exercise classes for stroke patients, …
When Should Someone With Dementia Go Into A Care Home? Deciding when someone with dementia should go into a care home (if at all) is often a very difficult decision and there are many factors to consider. My grandparents, both of whom were diagnosed with dementia, decided with the family to stay at home and …
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Useful And Thoughtful Gifts For Stroke Patients (Updated for 2022) Not sure what to get a friend or relative who has had a stroke? Having a stroke is often a scary and life changing event, and there are some great products which can help them at every stage of recovery. Here’s our comprehensive list of …
How To Make Stairs Safer For The Elderly As we get older, the simple act of going up and down stairs can become more difficult. If you’re wondering how to make stairs safer for the elderly, then this is the article for you. Our lead physiotherapist Nancy is going to take you through ways you …
Activities For Stroke Patients At Home I’m Nancy, a physiotherapist who has worked with many stroke patients helping them achieve their goals and ambitions. Here I have put together some fun ideas of activities for stroke patients at home, all with great therapeutic benefits. I hope that you will be inspired to try something new …
Help Getting Out Of Bed For The Elderly We all know that a good night’s sleep is essential for our wellbeing, but what happens when the simple act of getting in and out of bed becomes difficult? This could be for a number of reasons, such as decreased mobility and strength, pain or even fear …
Help Putting On Socks: Using A Sock Aid Put On Socks Without Bending Down This article may contain affiliate links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. What’s a sock aid I hear you ask? Well as you might have guessed from the name, it helps people who are having difficulty getting dressed with putting their …
Armchair Gallery We can’t all get to the gallery…with special features for people living with dementia, Armchair Gallery brings world-class art & culture to you. Discover, play & create with your favourite artists. Including artworks and artefacts from the collections of Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum as well as Chatsworth House, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Lowry, …
Playlist For Life Showcasing the power of music, these unique personal playlists help people with dementia connect with their memories and loved ones. Review By Playlist For Life user Carole, and her husband Malcolm “When I was diagnosed with young onset dementia I went into a deep depression and all I could think was that …
