Just thought I’d write a note to say how my Mum is doing. She had a stroke last summer, she’s 89 and I posted a few messages when she came home and received some really helpful advice.
Mum has improved loads. She was mobile when she got home and the physio has really helped. She can walk on her own but she is wobbly so either uses a stick or someone’s arm when she goes out.
She does more around the house. She’s started taking on more tasks like doing dishes, a bit of cooking, doing the washing. She doesn’t go out a lot. she’s had a fair few hospital appointments but she has been to the shops a few times (the blue badge has helped).
She has a mineral drink every day which I think has helped. One thing that did seem to help was encouraging her to sleep on her side. She always wants to sleep on her back (since the stroke) but she’d snore and I wondered if she had sleep apnoea. Since she’s been sleeping on her back, her sleep has been better.
It’s not all rosy. There are still lots of issues and problems but things are SO MUCH better. Who knows how long it will last but I’m just grateful that she is as well as she is, for now.
I wanted to write to say thanks for the advice I’ve been given but also to say that progress is possible, even at the age of 89! I remember the physio saying that ‘age is nothing’ when it comes to a stroke. Not sure if that’s the case but she has made amazing progress.
Thats great news Alison. Bless her. She is obviously working hard and doing so well at nearly 90. You must be so proud of her especially as she has started doing things around the house.
I’m so pleased you shared your news with us. Yes unfortunately there are down days but you are headed in the right direction.
I’m sure doing those jobs around the house will make her feel wanted and useful. Encourage her, but make sure she gets a break and has a little fun sometimes too.
Your care will brighten her days, but you must know when to give yourself time off.
Great to hear this update @Alison9 you must be really proud of your mum for all the work she has put into her recovery. Please do keep us all posted on your mums continued progress.
Oh @Alison9 I’m so pleased for you both and such a relief for you She has made such positive progress in 6mths just think what she’ll be able for in another 6 months. She’s certainly not letting it beat her, she’s a fighter!
And how’s your anxiety been, have you chilled out a bit more and managing with your own health? And are you getting a little bit more of your life back yet? How is it going with your dad now?
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I am proud of her and, yes, I am proud of myself too because I know what I’ve done has helped. I’m better at taking some time for myself but still working on it!
Lorraine - thanks for asking about my Dad. It’s ok, better than it was but it does change things doesn’t it and he’s not great at change. But, like I say, I’m just grateful things are much better than they were.
She has made such positive progress in 6mths just think what she’ll be able for in another 6 months. She’s certainly not letting it beat her, she’s a fighter! 