My 86 yr old Mom had a stroke a month ago after we lost my husband to cancer. My husband's passing was a shock to everyone around us and It’s the hardest of times for me...
Now Mom is home Thank God and under my care full time. She sleeps like a baby 24 /7 (and I’m sleep deprived...). I was wondering if that’s normal after a stroke and if she could get back to her normal sweet self at some point. Drs told us she was real lucky she has no severe deficiencies in her functioning. Just wanted to know what to expect in the months to come.
If she is now on blood thinners, expect more bruising, possibly nose bleeds, sometimes severe enough to warrant a trip the ER.
Dad has a massive stroke 5 years ago, He was not expected to survive, but he has done remarkable well. His stroke was near his brain stem. Initially he had no feeling on his right side, but with lots of therapy he got back to walking and doing his ADL's. He is 91 and does get tired. He sometimes uses the wrong word in talking, but it is not too common. He is getting frail now and as of this spring is no longer driving.
My mom had a mystery type stroke when I was a kid, and a more recent brain bleed stroke this September. Everyone is different, in my experiences mom has started off very confused and over time improves back to a different sort of normal. This process can take some months but I have seen that any kind of therapy and exercise if these things are available, do help and might speed up the recovery process.
What’s so hard about strokes - in my case anyway - is it feels like saying goodbye to more parts of a person. Like dementia but on a fast track.
Huuuuge hug and I hope you find some peace
thank you for sharing yr experience.
I'm so very sorry about your husband's passing. Wishing you peace and sending you a hug through the internet.
My mom had a stroke in 2016. She did not have any physical deficits, but initially there was a lot of confusion, and aphasia. She did not know her last name.
By 4-6 months she was back to almost full functioning except for some mild aphasia. She was definitely back to her "old self".
Every person is different, and your mom's recovery will depend on where the damage to the brain occurred, and her overall health, but recovery is definitely possible.
My mom did eventually develop vascular dementia, but she has other vascular issues apart from the stroke.
lots of love and appreciation sent ur way.