Caregiver Stroke
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Dad's 2nd Stroke
My 83 year old dad had a stroke in early February 2019. This is his second one, first was in 1997. He is home now, however my mom, who is also 83 is his primary caregiver. Eventhough my family as well as my brother's stop by daily...
read morelatest replyKimRN, April 15, 2019 11:47am EST
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New to the stroke world
I'm so glad I found this wonderful site and space. My dad had a few minor strokes on Monday and was released from the hospital last night. He has no lasting effects and seems back to normal, but my mom, brother and I can't help but worry. You
read morelatest replyJKViggiano, March 26, 2019 1:59pm EST
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Caregiver pro-tip
This post is about something I discovered this morning as a newbie caregiver. I hope that it is something that might help others as well. I recently met with the other financial POA last week for our mutual lifelong friend who suffered a massive hemorrhagic...
read morelatest replyDolphinWrite, March 19, 2019 8:45pm EST
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Two years later
It’s been about two years now since my best friend and ancillary father figure, Nick, suffered his hemorrhagic stroke. He has a huge group of friends who have been amazing. Four of us were tasked to be his medical and durable powers of attorneys....
read morelatest replyVegas, March 14, 2019 2:35pm EST
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Daily Frustration
Good morning. Last year my wife had a hemorrhagic stroke 10 days after the birth of our daughter. We also have a 3 year old son. She was 36 years old when it happened and has left sided weakness. It’s been a little over a year and she...
read morelatest replyDolphinWrite, March 1, 2019 12:41am EST
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A tough road
My husband was 36 when he had a stroke, he's 37 now. He had a birthday while in the hospital. He had a stroke that affected his left side. He is walking again but needs to gain movement with his left arm and hand. It's a tough road. We have young...
read morelatest replyVegas, March 19, 2019 11:50pm EST
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Need Help :(
TL;DR: Dad may have dementia, mom is overweight, sister has disabilities, no income. Need advice/Resources to help them Hey everyone! I need some advice for my girlfriend’s family. Her dad (age 57) had a stroke about 3 months ago and is suffering...
read morelatest replyAHAASAKatie, February 7, 2019 9:05am EST
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At a stand still
My dad had a stroke 2 weeks ago and everything has been a whirlwind since then. I am an only child and this event is hitting my mother and I pretty hard. We are also confused because even though he was "elderly" at 83 years old, he was extremely...
read morelatest replyshanaminei, February 20, 2019 9:35am EST
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Scared
My mom died on January 7 and one week after her funeral, my father suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. The doctors say his cognition is good and there is some movement on his left side (the side affected) so rehab should get him walking again. However,...
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