My mother has had a stroke. She’s hospitalized in Arkansas in good condition. Her speech and cognition appear largely unimpaired (but for medication effects) but has no movement or sensation in her left arm and she may have some other left-side weakness. Neurologists are optimistic she’ll have good return of functioning and she’ll transfer to a physical rehab floor as soon as she can.
I hope it goes well. My Dad recently left rehab–the stroke floor–although his impairment came from a subdural hematoma rather than
a stroke. The therapies were more or less similar. My mom is struggling with it at home now.
I’m sending a piece of advice via pm.
There have been such huge improvements in treatment for stroke over the last ten years that there is much room for optimism. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Wishes for her full recovery. Frustrating and scary for all, sure, but often enough, excellent results can await. We had a family friend who had a stroke. Not only did he come back from it, but he then threw himself into helping others rehab too.
Sorry to hear your mum is unwell, Dale. I hope her road to recovery is swift and free of too many obstacles.
I have known a number of people who have suffered strokes, and I’m happy to say that they have all made good recoveries. I don’t know the statistical chances for good progress, but in my personal experience it has been the norm.
Your mum has plenty of people thinking of her - and so do you, mate.