Stroke nursing rehab
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And, if you have insurance or can find a way to afford it, get your husband out of a skilled nursing facility and into an acute or post-acute care rehab facility, preferably one that specializes in brain injuries.
My husband had a severe stroke in August and is currently in a neurorehab. He was paralyzed on the right side, lost his ability to speak intelligbly, had no sense of balance, couldn't swallow, short-term memory loss, and had many cognitive issues.
Just suffered from major stroke 2 months ago. Was just wondering if anyone had information or experience with the drug, Neuroaid.
My father,43 years old, had a stroke 2 weeks ago, he has been in the hospital since the stroke. today i am told that he is going to be released and rehab is not an option for him. why is that? he does not have insurance, and SSI is working on his case? is rehab only for thse with insurance? is there anything i can do, or what other options are there?
gov and search nursing home comparisons. The issue I have is that none of the nursing homes actually mention rehab. My dad has a great attitude and is working hard at his therapy sessions. Can anyone offer advice on how to effectively research and screen facilitities to ensure that my dad continues therapy with the goal of going home? Thanks!
My 87 year old mother had severe stroke May 2...she's in nursing/rehab now. She's doing well as far as BP, heart rhythm, other vitals, etc. She's in intensive therapy...still cannot walk or use her left arm. Has some movement in leg and arm. Also, she has very bad arthritis, including the knee in her "bad' leg. Her left hand is now swollen and she seems to be losing the little ability she had to grasp.
What is the long term prognosis for a 78 yo suffering a hemorrhage ( 4-5cm) of the basal ganglia ( right side of brain)w/ left sided paralysis (severe) , limited aphasia, obvious cognitive and memory issues? At this time the person is two weeks post stroke. The information I have come across does provide positive encouragement for rehab but does not provide time frames . For instance, if the person survives the first two weeks post stroke,will the person likely make it to the 30th day?
A speech therapist could probably not do a whole lot better with communication since I had speech therapy twice a week after my stroke for months. How very fortunate she is. I would definitely look into other rehab places. Progress can continue to be made years after a stroke. And it should be paid for by Medicare I would think. Thank you for your response.
We put up quite a fuss I can tell you --next thing a physio turns up --- only the once never to be seen again. There is no stroke rehab centres here in Tasmania in the North West & only one in the capital Hobart.
I have been told he is not a candidate for rehab as he is too badly damaged. I go in at meal times to feed him--mush now--and have taken over doing it myself or lunch is still there at tea time.I make sure the bed is raised and that he swallows after each mouthful.
He was immediatly transfered to a nursing home/rehab center once it was done. He had a fast recovery there, but he ate really well there and they cut down the amount they used in the tube until finally he had it removed completely. I don't know if it was the hosptial food was so nasty that he wouldn't eat but he liked the food at the home. The more nutrition he got the stronger he got so I do believe that it helps with strength and health.
My father had a stroke in July and at the time he didn't qualify for therapy... he was in a semi vegetative state & required a peg tube. He was discharged to a skilled nursing home & his prognosis was not great. We started the process of applying for Medicaid for long term care which he was approved for. However, my father was a fighter and began to recover quickly!
I lrft hospital ICU after 4or 5 days sent to nursing home for rehab but left AMA in early Oct. Able to walk w/o walker most of the time but balance is still impared. I cook some simple meals I do some easy household tasks. The depression is really getting me down. My husband tries very hard but I'm realizing I lrft rehab to early. So I try to help as much as I can.
Whatever the discharge orders are from the hospitalist MD, will be changed by the MD at the rehab/nursing facility. It is very important that you are involved in what goes on day to day. The 3rd day at the rehab, my mom was unresponsive we pleaded with the nurses that she was dehydrated and needed water in her PEG tube, once she received the water she started to come around. One LPN checked my moms sugar, it was 60. He then proceeded to give my mother a full dose of insulin.
Hi my grandma had a stroke Saturday. We are not sure when she had it but we think it was 18hrs before we found her. She had scans done on her brain and they said she had a massive stroke and brain bleed. When we found her she was breathing on her own and had a heart beat but wasn't responsive, she is still like that today. The doctors say she has less than 5% chance of surviving and not to revive her if she has a heart attack as she will end up with no quality of life.
My parents arent going to live forever. Us kids are pushing for mom to let him go. She hates the thought of a nursing home / rehab but it will happen eventually. He needs to learn NOW ! I read some time ago a person in his condition almost needs to be treated as an infant. They need to be retaught not only his physical abilities but his mental ability as well.
We are currently at a skilled nursing facility and I am full of questions regarding rehab and some of the things we are seeing in my Dad. Here are the questions I have, and would love to know if anyone else has gone thru these issues and what I can do to make it easier on my Dad and my family.
He sleeps a lot more.
Hi, my dad had a massive brainstem stroke 3 months ago. He has had many complications and is currently in a subacute facility for getting stronger before he can reenter the acute rehab hospital. He suffers from anxiety and agitation some nights. The last two nights the facility gave him a small dose of xanax to help him sleep. However, these sedatives seem to have a reverse affect on him and this morning he pulled out his trach completely.
He regained his swallowing, but not much more improvement.He was transferred to a skilled nursing rehab and is not making much progress.We are told there is a time window for improvement. He still requires full assist. Does anyone know of a wonderful rehabilitation facility that actually could give him the care he needs to gain some function. His mind is sharp, but his body can't do anything.I feel as though he will never get out of the SNF.
My mother had a massive stroke. The Drs said it was the type of stroke that is fatal. 4 days later she is starting a very soft diet, physical therapy, and speech therapy. The stroke hit the left side of her brain and was bleeding. She is gaining little feeling in right leg, can move head to right(slightly) and attempting to talk. She responds by hand squeezing and smiles as well as slight laughter. She remains in ICU but we are looking for nursing home.
That was 10 years ago and he is with us and doing well. He was in the hospital, rehab, skilled nursing for a year before coming home. The ICU doctors gave us no hope. His neurosurgeon did though, so I would encourage you to request a sit-down with all the doctors and discuss his MRIs and CT Scans to determine affected areas, determine if there is swelling, or even if a drain should be put in place to help remove excess fluid.
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