a great resource for this.
Help prevent another stroke by ensuring your loved one has a healthy diet, exercises, takes medicines as prescribed, and makes it to medical appointments, the ASA suggests.
Become an at-home expert
You may need to make modifications at home to ensure safety. Remove items that are easy to trip on, such as throw rugs, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) suggests.
The bedroom and bathrooms should both be easy for the patient to reach, the NLM recommends.
Keep walkways clear, recommends Cedars-Sinai Health System.
Watch for worrisome issues
Be aware that issues with balance, difficulty walking and frequent falls may point to the need for physical therapy, the ASA suggests.
Post-stroke depression can also hinder recovery, the ASA cautions. About 30% to 50% of stroke survivors experience depression, according to the ASA.
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Manage the red tape
You may need some legal advice, the NLM suggests. It can be helpful to have documents that include advance directives and power of attorney to help you manage care decisions.
You’ll want to become familiar with insurance coverage, whether it’s private or government-funded.
Learn what insurance covers, in and out of the hospital, and what you’ll need to pay out of pocket. Your patient’s health care provider, case manager, social worker or insurance company may be able to assist you in this, according to the ASA.
The ASA also recommends having an emergency kit that includes a list of key contacts; a copy of