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Depending on where the stroke was, you will know th extent of the loss. My first experience with a stroke victim was with a fellow who had the stroke on the left rear on his brain. He "lost" the entire right side of the world. It is called right side neglect. He just could not even conceive that there was a right side to the world. He never recovered from that. But, his speech remainder clear, and his understanding came back quickly, Always needed help walking. Could not read (eyes did not see the right side of words or sentences). Couldn't drive.
With home aides, he lived another 8 years.
Second stroke victim was a lady. Stroke was on the right side. She lost only the concept of numbers. Could not even imagine their use. Not phone numbers, no the time on a clock. She had a little left side weakness, but got stronger in time and over came that.
My mom had a stroke in June, Far front on the left, she has no right side weakness. She has no right side neglect. But her speech is very difficult. Most words coming out a jumble, Speech therapy and constant talking with her has improved it greatly! The big issue is that she lost the " automatic " swallowing functions. It has been 8 weeks, and she is still a high risk for chocking and pneumonia from aspirating food or drink. She has to be attend carefully with every meal and every drink.
So..you see, the exact location of the stroke will help to identify what he will most lose and need help with
I think a blood clot. But they didn't see one when they checked. Later someone said the blood from his heart valve went to brain. Took him to emergency room three weeks ago. Couldn't sleep trouble breathing gaining weight fast. Said he had heart failure. Heart valve defective. Backwash of blood back into heart i think. Blood not going where it was supposed to. Five or six hours after operation he had a stroke.
I have been the caregiver for 3 different people who had strokes. (At different times, of course). I am the current care giver for my Mom...she had a stroke in June.
At this point you are probably trying to understand the extent of the brain damage. The nature of the damage, and what he will get back. Many lose the ability to swallow. 62% will recover this within 9 months, meanwhile they are high risk of pneumonia due to aspirating food or drink. There could be additional damage to other internal organs...after all the brain control all the bodily functions.
The answers concerning what he has lost all depend on where the stroke was. A lot of functions in the brain can be relocated and rebuilt and relearned...but some of them are hard wired to specific locations (like the optic nerve, for example).
The single most important thing to do in the first week is to locate the reason for the stroke..blood clot..where formed..plan to prevent future clots. Hemorrhage....repair to prevent reoccurrence. After the first week, the therapy to recover functions must be under way. No delay. Find the best rehab facility in your area and get him into it. Intense rehab must include daily OT, PT, and Speech therapy. You should expect him to be in rehab for at least 4-6 weeks. He will need daily support from you. Your constant attention to him during this time will really help him move forward as fast as he can. Get him up and walking, and talk to him. Talking with him constantly will help him regain this function. The rehab can do a lot, but they cannot dedicate someone to be with him during all his waking hours...you need to prepare to fill that gap. This really needs to be intense in these first weeks.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Depending on where the stroke was, you will know th extent of the loss. My first experience with a stroke victim was with a fellow who had the stroke on the left rear on his brain. He "lost" the entire right side of the world. It is called right side neglect. He just could not even conceive that there was a right side to the world. He never recovered from that. But, his speech remainder clear, and his understanding came back quickly, Always needed help walking. Could not read (eyes did not see the right side of words or sentences). Couldn't drive.
With home aides, he lived another 8 years.
Second stroke victim was a lady. Stroke was on the right side. She lost only the concept of numbers. Could not even imagine their use. Not phone numbers, no the time on a clock. She had a little left side weakness, but got stronger in time and over came that.
My mom had a stroke in June, Far front on the left, she has no right side weakness. She has no right side neglect. But her speech is very difficult. Most words coming out a jumble, Speech therapy and constant talking with her has improved it greatly! The big issue is that she lost the " automatic " swallowing functions. It has been 8 weeks, and she is still a high risk for chocking and pneumonia from aspirating food or drink. She has to be attend carefully with every meal and every drink.
So..you see, the exact location of the stroke will help to identify what he will most lose and need help with
Said he had heart failure. Heart valve defective. Backwash of blood back into heart i think. Blood not going where it was supposed to. Five or six hours after operation he had a stroke.
At this point you are probably trying to understand the extent of the brain damage. The nature of the damage, and what he will get back. Many lose the ability to swallow. 62% will recover this within 9 months, meanwhile they are high risk of pneumonia due to aspirating food or drink. There could be additional damage to other internal organs...after all the brain control all the bodily functions.
The answers concerning what he has lost all depend on where the stroke was. A lot of functions in the brain can be relocated and rebuilt and relearned...but some of them are hard wired to specific locations (like the optic nerve, for example).
The single most important thing to do in the first week is to locate the reason for the stroke..blood clot..where formed..plan to prevent future clots. Hemorrhage....repair to prevent reoccurrence. After the first week, the therapy to recover functions must be under way. No delay. Find the best rehab facility in your area and get him into it. Intense rehab must include daily OT, PT, and Speech therapy. You should expect him to be in rehab for at least 4-6 weeks. He will need daily support from you. Your constant attention to him during this time will really help him move forward as fast as he can. Get him up and walking, and talk to him. Talking with him constantly will help him regain this function. The rehab can do a lot, but they cannot dedicate someone to be with him during all his waking hours...you need to prepare to fill that gap. This really needs to be intense in these first weeks.
What exactly caused the stroke?