Jackie suffered a stroke in 2003 while home alone and was found by her daughter 28 hours later. She voluntarily chose to retire from work so she would have enough stamina for other things including recreational activities in the community.

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Ralph - Interview 60 >> Ralph discharged himself from hospital because he was concerned about the tasks that needed to be done at home. He had no one else to call upon to hel

One morning Ralph awoke to feelings of pins and needles in his arm and leg. Recognising that there was a problem, he immediately called NHS Direct. Ralph was happy with the quick response, but felt that things fell apart afterward. Since he lived alone and had no social support network (i.e., family to call), he discharged himself from the hospital.

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 51 >> Part of their culture is to help the less able when they are struggling, but the rehabilitation team encouraged her to let her husband be independent.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 38 which caused severe aphasia and right paralysis of his leg and arm. Medication: dipyridamole (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), simvastatin (cholesterol).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> When he came home for the weekend they moved his bed downstairs and he had to use a commode but he thought the visits home were fantastic.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 07 >> He has been given equipment make peeling vegetables with one hand easier.

He had a stroke/hemorrhage aged 47 which caused left paralysis, vision loss and epilepsy. Medication: bendroflemethiazide, celiprolol (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), phenytoin, sodium valproate (epilepsy), paroxetine (depression).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 15 >> In the rehabilitation gym mobility was graded from 0 to 5. He found it encouraging to look back at his improvement and set himself goals.

He had his stroke due to a clot aged 54 which caused right sided paralysis and muscle spasms. Medication: amlodopine, perindopril (blood pressure), ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 22 >> Patients and carers need a lot of information after leaving hospital, including information about benefits. They appreciated leaflets from the Stroke

He had two stroke due to clots aged 59. The strokes caused ataxia, dysphagia, dysarthria and double vision. Medication: atenolol (blood pressure), bezafibrate (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), hyoscine (reduce saliva), Thick 'n' easy (thickens drinks).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> He could see the importance of exercise to improve strength and things like lifting small pegs when he came to make of cup of coffee which required bo

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> He was worried about cooking a meal at home because of the safety but the occupational therapist helped him plan and he now takes his time but feels m

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> Apart from a couple of members of his wife's family his only contact with people who have had strokes is at his rehab gym, where he finds the educatio

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 43 >> Wondered whether a stroke support group would be useful for other people in his community. Felt it would be better, and less medical, than more time i

He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage age 70 which caused right sided weakness and problems with balance and speech. He as also had some depression and anxiety. Medication: enalapril maleate (blood pressure), furosemide (water), citalopram (depression).

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