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• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Susan - Interview 62 >> Susan had a hard time accessing physiotherapy following hospital discharge.

Susan experienced a stroke in 2007 while at home with her husband. Her husband called for an ambulance, which unfortunately, did not arrive until much later. While she was waiting for an ambulance she suffered a fall and injured her left side (hip, shoulder, wrist, and arm), these injuries were left untreated while in hospital.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 44 >> He asked the social worker about the possibility of someone taking him out for short walks but was told that it was not something they offered.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 60 which caused left sided weakness in his leg and paralysis of his hand. His speech was also affected and he has depression. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) simvastatin (cholesterol) fluoxetine (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 41 >> She finds it takes her longer to wash and dress but feels it is important to do it herself before the carers come in. She says some older people just

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 87 which caused right weakness and problems with balance and with speech and eating. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), motilium (nausea and vertigo), omeprazole (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> She found it helpful to sit and chat with stroke liaison nurse and had been provided with the equipment that she needed for the stairs and bathroom.

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 32 >> She still likes to do some of the cleaning but breaks it up now so she doesn't get so tired.

She had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 88. The stroke caused weakness and cold sensitivity in her left hand and problems with eating and drinking. Medication: Antibiotics.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 41 >> Her hair started falling out because of the medication she was taking. She told the stroke nurse who arranged for the medication to be changed.

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 87 which caused right weakness and problems with balance and with speech and eating. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), motilium (nausea and vertigo), omeprazole (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 40 >> A carer helps her to get in and out of the bath and puts her support stocking on but she still feels a bit independent because she can bath herself.

She had a stroke due to a clot from her heart at the age of 81. The stroke caused partial paralysis of her right hand side and problems with memory. Medication: Cardicor, coversyl (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulation).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 35 >> His wife had been able to do most care tasks for him but still needed help and advice in the early days and after being ill herself had to call out he

He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage aged 65 which caused left paralysis and problems with incontinence, memory and mood. Medication: perindropril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), loperamide (to constipate), fluoxetine (aggression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 50 >> Being accompanied on the bus by rehabilitation staff gave him confidence to use them by himself.

He had a stroke at the aged 58 due to a clot and then a second stroke 1 year later due to a haemorrhage. Medication: perindopril, bendroflumethiazide, prazosin (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), (stopped due to haemorrhage).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 47 >> Advises others to get a care package arranged as she feels caring for a relative who has had a stroke can be mentally draining.

Carer for mother who had a stroke at the age of 83. Her mother now suffers from vascular dementia and some visual loss. She is registered partially blind. Medication: bendrofluazide, perindopril, (blood pressure) omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets) citalopram, (antidepressant); senna and/or movicol, (laxative) calichew (calcium/vit D3 supplement) alendronic acid, (bisphosphonate ), detrusitol, (urinary continence).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 47 >> Her mother has vascular dementia following her stroke and they have a tuck in service to try and make sure she goes to bed.

Carer for mother who had a stroke at the age of 83. Her mother now suffers from vascular dementia and some visual loss. She is registered partially blind. Medication: bendrofluazide, perindopril, (blood pressure) omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets) citalopram, (antidepressant); senna and/or movicol, (laxative) calichew (calcium/vit D3 supplement) alendronic acid, (bisphosphonate ), detrusitol, (urinary continence).

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Continuing care at home and institutional care

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Continuing care at home and institutional care

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Continuing care at home and institutional care

• >> Stroke >> Continuing care at home and institutional care >> Continuing care at home and institutional care

 

Continuing care at home and institutional care

• >> Stroke >> Continuing care at home and institutional care >> Continuing care at home and institutional care

 

Continuing care at home and institutional care

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Continuing care at home and institutional care >> Continuing care at home and institutional care

 

Continuing care at home and institutional care