Caregiver Stroke
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I was robbed!
My husband and I have been together for 22 years. In February 2018 my husband had a hemorrhagic stroke. We were lucky in the fact that he can still talk and walk, and only has weakness in his left arm/hand. I am grateful. Yet, I still feel robbed. This...
read morelatest replyVikingfan1, June 3, 2019 3:45pm EST
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Newlyweds, blending family... Stroke
Introduction, my husband and I got married in August and he suffered a significant stroke in December. I feel so blessed that he can walk and talk and actually communicate but he is just so different, angry, impatient, even little rude... not at
read morelatest replyKygon, May 9, 2019 12:46pm EST
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Mother goes thru the same phase everyday like clockwork
My mother had a strokee nearly 2 years ago. Myself, along with my brothers and father give her 24 hour care.. The load is a little lighter because thank God, there are so many of us. However, she has her aphasia.. and everyday between the hours of 3pm...
read morelatest replyAHAASAKatie, April 30, 2019 8:48am EST
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wife's job terminated this week,,, no insurance due to 24 month waiting period for Medicare
Anyone have these issues while recovering from their stroke? I am my wife's Sole caretaker and we have no insurance as of the end of this month,,, I just don't know what to do,,,,I am stressed beyond what I can deal with anymore,,,, just bad timing I
read morelatest replyTakeum, May 31, 2019 10:44pm EST
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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 replyTakeum, April 28, 2019 11:47pm EST
